The extreme cold, which characterizes the winter period, is a source of many pathologies. Among them, we can mention bronchitis. The most vulnerable are the elderly, infants and pregnant women. Bronchitis, which can appear suddenly or frequently, is characterized by inflammation of the bronchi, the airways that transport air from the trachea to the lungs. Caused, in the majority of cases, by viruses (responsible for the flu) than by bacteria, bronchitis is manifested by swelling and redness of the bronchi as well as by increased mucus production, blocking the passage of air through the passageways.
Presentation of bronchitis
There are two distinct types of bronchitis: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The first occurs suddenly, lasts only a few days, while the second is a disease that recurs frequently and can last several weeks. Indeed, in the case of chronic bronchitis, often caused by smoking, the bronchi are red and permanently swollen with a very abundant production of mucus.
Symptoms of bronchitis
Bronchitis manifests itself as a cold accompanied by coughing and breathing problems. Both chronic bronchitis and acute bronchitis are caused by inflammation of the airway. However, their symptoms are not entirely similar. Acute bronchitis appears suddenly, accompanied by a slight fever, fatigue, pain in the back or chest, sore throat, headache as well as a dull or hoarse voice with breathing difficulties in the most fragile.
Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is characterized by a cough that persists for three months and recurs frequently. It manifests itself as a wet cough with sputum, shortness of breath that increases over the years and breathing difficulties (wheezing). Chronic bronchitis, although it seems less worrying, can lead to respiratory complications, hence the need to treat it in time. To do this, several pharmaceutical products exist but choosing homeopathy is wise. Whether for acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis, effective homeopathic products are available.
Treatment of acute bronchitis with dry cough
Although acute bronchitis can go away on its own after 15 days without treatment, it is still advisable to treat it. If it is accompanied by a dry and painful cough, it is recommended to use Aconitum napellus, suitable for people who do not feel the urge to drink. On the other hand, for those with intense thirst with pain on the ribs, Bryonia alba is recommended. For those with coughs similar to those of whooping cough, "Drosera rotundifolia" (also limiting pain at the base of the chest) and "Cuprum metallicum" (limiting chest pain) or "Ipecacuanha" (limiting breathing difficulties and nausea) are the most indicated. In any case, "Rumex crispus" is suitable for acute bronchitis with a dry cough.
Treatment of acute bronchitis with a wet cough
Acute bronchitis is usually accompanied by mucus production. However, in some cases (in the elderly), it is often difficult for the patient to spit, hence the need to use "Senega" which facilitates the expectoration of mucus. In addition, if it is viscous and yellowish mucus, "Goldenseal" is the indicated product. An alternation of "Kalium bichromicum 5CH" and "Antimonium tartaricum 5CH" (four granules per dose) is also indicated to treat bronchitis with mucous sputum.
If, on the other hand, the sputum is rather liquid but still greenish, "Kali sulph" is the most appropriate. If mucus production is very abundant, "Calcarea sulfurica" can help curb it. To get rid of coughs, three daily doses of four granules of "Bryonia 5CH" are very effective.
Remedies for fever, vomiting and other symptoms
To combat the fever accompanying bronchitis, "Ferrum Phosphoricum" is the most recommended product in homeopathy. If diarrhoea and vomiting occur during the illness, "Sanguinaria canadensis" is the most suitable. If the lungs are heavily congested with phlegm, "Antonium tartaricum", will decongest these organs and regulate mucus production. The "Aconite", on the other hand, is essential for the patient who has caught a cold. As for sore throat and colds, they can be cured by "Belladona" and "Dulcamara" respectively.
Treatment of chronic bronchitis
Unlike acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis cannot be cured. However, it can be alleviated or limited by various homeopathic remedies. To combat morning sputum, taking "Hepar sulfur 5CH" every evening is very effective. "Silicea" is also indicated to treat chronic bronchitis, and it is especially recommended for people sensitive to cold. But for long-term treatment, a combination of "Natrum sulfuricum" and "Thuya" is the most recommended. Hundreds of homeopathic products are available to treat chronic bronchitis, your homeopath will be able to prescribe the combinations that suit your body.
When to see a doctor?
Poorly treated acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis can lead to long-term respiratory complications, especially in the elderly and infants. Indeed, untreated acute bronchitis can turn into pneumonia. Thus, if the symptoms of acute bronchitis last for more than a month and worsen with greenish sputum with an unpleasant taste, swelling of the feet, sputum mixed with blood, difficulty breathing as well as feverishness and high fever, consulting a doctor is necessary. As for chronic bronchitis, if the frequency of coughing becomes less frequent and the sputum is accompanied by blood, with increasingly acute pain in the chest, despite stopping smoking, consulting a doctor is essential.
