As many of us with either acute or chronic bronchitis know it that 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, read on!

It happens more often amongst urbanites rather than people who live in more rural areas of the country ans 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 malady 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” bronchitis management would dictate that 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 when dealing with 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.

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