What is Bronchitis?

Bronchitis is caused due to the inflammation of the mucus membrane of the bronchial tubes, the part of the respiratory system that carries airflow from trachea into the lungs. Bronchitis can be either acute or chronic.

A person is said to be suffering from acute bronchitis when it appears during epidemics of influenza or exposure to cold. It is caused by a virus and is first visible in the upper airways.

Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, does not stage a sudden appearance. It is the result of irritation of bronchial tubes caused by allergies that persists for a long time.

Symptoms

Heaviness of the head
A sick and unhealthy feeling
Mucus drainage from sinuses
Burning painful throat
Dry cough at the onset of bronchitis
Production of a small amount of white and eventually yellow sputum
High temperature
Shortness of breath that may be worsened by exertion
Wheezing and fatigue
Severe cough that produces mucus in chronic bronchitis
Chest pain
Difficulty in breathing
Throat pain
Nose congestion

Causes

Inflammation of the mucus membrane of the bronchial tubes
Acute bronchitis appearing during epidemics of influenza
Exposure to cold
Viral infection first visible in the upper airways
Long-term irritation of bronchial tubes caused by allergies

Homeopathic Treatment Approach

Homeopathic treatment is best indicated for all stages of bronchitis. Homeopathy has a proven track record of curing severe cold, reducing the severity, frequency, and duration of the disease in case of recurrent bronchitis, and improving immunity. A few of the homeopathic medicines that are indicated for bronchitis are:

Belladonna

The strong indications of using this remedy are bronchitis with symptoms of short, dry, and continual cough causing redness of face, high fever, difficulty in breathing while lying down, no expectoration, and fullness in chest. The causative factors are exposure to dry cold weather.

Bryonia

This is an excellent remedy and is indicated when there is severe cough resulting in severe pain in different parts of the body and head. The patient has irritation in the larger bronchi, resulting in a dry cough starting from the stomach, great pressure in the sternum, and breathlessness. Other indicative symptoms are excessive dryness of the throat and physical body, dryness of the eyes, and dryness of the lining of the intestine causing constipation. A distinctive feature is that every slight movement caused by cough increases discomfort and pain, while many symptoms are relieved by drinking water in large quantities.

Aconite

Aconite proves to be a good remedy when the onset of cough, congestion, and wheeze is very sudden. It comes into use before the inflammation is localized. The best indications are acute catarrhal bronchitis causing coryza following a bad cold, chillness, sneezing, restlessness while sleeping, and hard pulse. Its use is limited and should not be used when the onset of symptoms is slow and gradual.

Phosphorus

The indications for the use of this homeopathic remedy are paroxysmal cough with pain under the sternum, suffocative pressure in the upper part of the chest with constriction of the larynx, mucous rales, hoarseness, inflammation of mucous membranes, and a tendency to pneumonia. This remedy is best suitable to sub-acute cases or tubercular subjects. The patient experiences soreness and rawness of the chest with severe cough after the administration of Phosphorus. When the cough loosens to become rattling and choking, Hepar Sulphur proves to be the best follower to Phosphorus.

Why Choose Homeopathy for Bronchitis?

Safe, natural, and free from side effects
Treats the root cause, not just symptoms
Individualized treatment for your unique presentation
Suitable for all age groups
Can be combined with conventional treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Bronchitis