From heavy coughing to fatigue, difficulty breathing and chest discomfort, bronchitis is not fun at all. Understandably, when you’re suffering from it, you want quick relief. So when your doctor hands you a prescription for a drug like prednisone, you likely can’t wait to get over to the pharmacy.
But here’s the thing. Drugs commonly used to treat bronchitis can produce some pretty nasty side effects, including:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Acne
- Weak muscles
- Heartburn
- Vision problems
- Confusion
- Depression
Over time, these side effects can become quite taxing on your body.
So – if prescription medication is no good for bronchitis, what should you use? I’m glad you asked! In this article, let’s take a look at 5 great natural foods and compounds that will provide bronchitis relief.
Ginger, thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties, can help relieve the inflammation at the root of bronchitis. You see, the disease occurs when mucus membranes in the lungs become thick and block off the airways, trapping phlegm and making it difficult to breathe.Relieve this by making organic ground ginger tea. If you’ve only got ginger powder handy, no worries – just add one teaspoon of organic ginger powder and black pepper into a cup of boiling water. After the tea has steeped for a few minutes, add some honey to taste. Drink this twice daily.
