How To Treat Bronchitis

learning how to control your bronchitis with the use of deep breathing exercises is one of the most beneficial things a person can do to help control conditions of the lungs. Whether you have a lung condition or not, learning deep breathing exercise and h

2009/8/11

Bronchitis Self Help - Using Vitamins And OTC

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@ 05:20 PM (3 months, 13 days ago)

As many of us with bronchitis either acute or chronic know, bronchitis can generally be caused by an infection of some sort in the airways of the lungs. Like many colds, viruses, infections it begins in the nose and works it's way toward the bronchial tubes. A lot of times these symptoms can be and are mistaken for a regular garden variety cold! And then BOOM! It is in your chest. Bronchitis self help can be attained when armed with the right knowledge and information so that you can help yourself, read on!

It happens more often amongst people that live in  urban areas rather than people who live in more rural areas of the country and supposedly more often in men than in women. People that have bronchitis or bronchitis like symptoms that persist should get checked out by a doctor or other health care professional for other conditions such as COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema and TB (tuberculosis) just to be sure it is not more serious than bronchitis.

There are two types of bronchitis. The first is acute bronchitis which comes on after a cold or sore throat and can last a few weeks and then it goes away. In many cases it can be caught by a virus and has symptoms like a cold: the runny nose, the coughing, the wheezing and chills, muscle aches and pains and the customary fever. There is also the possibility that repeated occurrences of acute bronchitis can lead to the more serious form of bronchitis called chronic bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition which is ongoing and can last, and impact the rest of one's life. Things like environmental irritants at home or work or wherever like dust and gases as well as allergens can lend themselves to your bronchitis flair ups. Just remember that if your bronchitis is caused by certain irritants which are commonly referred to as “occupational bronchitis” if you remove the irritants from the environment and you are not exposed to them any longer then the symptoms usually clear up.

There are some everyday vitamins and OTC (over the counter) items that can help whendealinwith a condition such as bronchitis. Things like vitamin C, vitamin E and glucosamine, vitamin A, pantothenic acid, and various antioxidants as well as natural and/or homeopathic and herbal allergy aids. Vitamin C is referred to by many as the protective vitamin. The defender vitamin. Vitamin C helps guard against infection and pollution as it is an antioxidant. It is considered by many to help elevate and strengthen the bodies immune response.

Vitamin E is considered to be a protectant and tissue healer and helps boost immune response. Glucosamine is an anti-inflammatory, so the less inflammation in the lungs can give relief of bronchial symptoms and make it easier to breathe. Antioxidants like vitamin A can aid in reducing the inflammation in the bronchial tubes and air passages. There are many antioxidant formulas available today each with it's own respective qualities.

There are also many herbal and homeopathic allergy aids to help reduce and defend against respiratory allergens and your system that cause bronchial flair ups and help to open constricted airways to help you breathe easier. Bronchitis management can be achieved with some concentrated effort as some adjustments in our daily lives. With this effort and adjustment can come a better quality of life.



This article is educational in nature and is not to be construed as offering medical advice. Always consult with your doctor or other health care professional before using this information.


2009/8/7

How To Treat Bronchitis - Beneficial Effects Of Deep Breathing Exercise

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@ 05:37 PM (3 months, 17 days ago)
You can achieve bronchitis management through the use of deep breathing exercise. Breathing is essential to life obviously and for the most part many people in this world do not breathe correctly whether they suffer from ailments such as bronchitis or not! The fact of the matter is that most of us never really, truly take a deep breath! We only breathe into the upper portions of our lungs and the middle and lower portions of our lungs is storage for stagnant air and never truly utilized.

     Learning how to breathe deeply and correctly has so many benefits for our bodies. By far one of the best exercises one can do especially if suffering from ailments of the lungs is breathing exercises which make the lungs work by increasing the lung capacity and oxygen intake of the body. Breathing exercises done correctly will gently expand and contract the tissue of the lungs giving them more elasticity. With the increase in oxygen the breathing becomes more beneficial and when you breathe better you feel better.

     Deep breathing exercise is one of the most beneficial things a person can do to help deal with the symptoms of any lung ailment. Learning how to breathe and deep breathing allows a person to learn how not to panic when breath gets short as you can learn how to control even short breath until aid arrives or you find aid. It is one of the first things that happens when someone has their normal breathing routine interupted is that panic sets in. Learn to control breathing means learning how to control shortness of breath.

     There are many benefits to learning deep breathing exercise and one of the most important is management of bronchitis. Here are some of the other benefits of learning deep breathing exercise and bronchitis management.

1. Increased oxygen supply
2. gentle expansion of lung tissue to aid in lung elasticity
3. strengthening of the diaphragm
4. With fluids can aid in loosening "old mucus" located deep in the lungs
5. increased concentration
6. increased bloodflow to the entire body and brain
7. feel more alert
8. reduce stress ad tension that is deep seated in the body
9. some forms of deep breathing can illicit an emotional response
10. increased metabolism.
11. More oxygen and faster recovery time during physical exertion
12. increased energy

And the list can go on and on! Deep breathing exercise is just that! Exercise so:

Remember before starting any exercise regimen or program please consult your doctor or health care professional and always remember to start out slow and build your way up and this way you can reduce the risk of injury. If you would like to learn more about how to manage bronchitis and deep breathing exercise please visit: www.howtotreatbronchitis.com





This Article is educational in nature and is not to be construed as offering medical advice or a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a doctor or health care professional.