Respiratory & ENT

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Acute bronchitis follows a cold and clears in a week or two; chronic bronchitis is a cough with mucus for three months, two years running.

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Bronchitis occurs when the lining of the bronchial tubes, the tubes that carry air to and from the lungs, becomes inflamed. Acute bronchitis often starts after a cold or other respiratory infection and typically lasts a week to ten days.

Chronic bronchitis is the more serious condition: long-term inflammation producing a persistent cough with mucus for at least three months, for two consecutive years, usually with shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. Its primary cause is tobacco smoking, though long-term exposure to fumes and certain occupational conditions also contribute. It falls under the broader category of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

When to seek urgent care

See a doctor promptly if the cough comes with a fever above 38°C, if it produces blood, if breathlessness or wheezing is worsening, if the lips or nail beds take on a bluish tinge, if thinking clearly becomes difficult, or if the cough persists beyond three weeks.

Symptoms

  • A cough with sputum and phlegm
  • Chest pain
  • Fever
  • Fatigue or malaise
  • Breathlessness after coughing
  • Wheezing and chest tightness

Causes and triggers

  • Tobacco smoking
  • A cold or other respiratory infection
  • Long-term exposure to fumes and occupational dust
  • Allergens

How homeopathy helps

With an individualized approach based on each patient’s unique symptoms, triggers, frequency, intensity, and modalities, homeopathy offers a holistic and effective treatment. When prescribed by an expert, the appropriate homeopathic medicine not only relieves acute symptoms but also helps prevent relapses and complications. This leads to long-term control and, in many cases, a complete cure, enabling patients to lead a symptom-free life.

Homeopathic treatment is known for being safe, gentle, and free from side effects. It addresses the root cause of illnesses and has shown promising results even in conditions often considered incurable or difficult to manage by conventional medicine.

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