The "Mount St. Helens of respiratory ills":- Dealing with Bronchitis.

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What is Bronchitis?

This is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs.
This is one serious illness that according to medical experts is termed the "Mount St. Helens of respiratory ills."

How it Starts.

It starts with a few quiet rumblings, some discomfort here and there, a tickle in your throat and then it erupts into that full blown illness called Bronchitis.
Bronchitis is similar to Pnemonia and can only be differentiated through an X-ray.


MOUNT St. HELENS OF ILLS.


Bronchitis is one very terrible illness which starts out with Phlegm emerging from the depth of the lungs thereby causing difficulties to speaking. If not checked, it causes damage to the human respiratory system and subsequently death.
Calling it the Mount St. Helens of ills is not far from the best word to describe it because it slowly takes root from down below and then... ERUPTS!


Tackling and Dealing with Bronchitis.

Bronchitis is not Pneumonia, and although many live with it thinking it is, it isn't this one is more severe and dangerous. The best way to find it out is through an X-ray. When you do diagnose Bronchitis, these few steps will help you tackle and deal with it.

  • COUGH IT UP.-

You know like when you have some phlegm down your throat and then you are stylishly taking your time to cough? Well, don't do that, let it go.
Cough it up because that's the only way you can treat Bronchitis because if the lungs are not cleared, it will result in lungs collapse or a more severe Bronchitis and then Pneumonia. One of these illnesses is bad enough, getting them in a team will kill you.
Learn to cough it up and make sure you free the lungs of those nasty mucus and phlegm

  • GO GET CHECKED UP.-

The most frequent cause of deaths is the inability of a man to utilize less, their doctors privileges. Many believe that when they are seen to patronizing the doctors office, they will be seen as being weak.
In this case of managing and treating Bronchitis, please do make it a habit to visit the doctor to get get medical advises and support.
Although Bronchitis caused by viral infections like cold and flu, most is as a result of bacterial infection that goes unchecked. Visiting the doctor will help you identify the disease and also get treated on time. "Visit the doctor to stay well and alive."

  • NO SMOKING.-

I know what you will be thinking, smoking does not cause Bronchitis; Yes I agree, but it will help it blossom. Research shows that majority of Bronchitis sufferers got that ill through smoking.
If you are a smoker, please lay off the sticks so your lungs gets less packed filled with those clouds of nicotine. Smoking will not help because as one suffering from Bronchitis, your lungs are already stressed and pained and smoking will not do it any good.
Smokers suffering from Pneumonia or Bronchitis usually suffer from collapsed lungs and that will see them banging on the grave door earlier than envisaged.

  • GO SPICY.-

This is not for everyone, so do well to ask your doctor before you try out this remedy. You can try pepper soup, spicy meals and anything spicy to be able to find help for that Bronchitis. The spicy sensations from this kind of meals and liquid will help stimulate a reflex in your tongue, throat, stomach and definitely in the lungs and this will cause the mucus to lose its stickiness.
Spicy food are known to act as much as expectorants for sufferers of Bronchitis, but then, you should seek permissions from your doctor just in case you suffer from "Gastrointestinal problems."

  • LIQUID UP.-

Be it that mom's special chicken soup, water and other mineral liquid without alcoholic contents, make sure to gulp as much liquid you can. Taking as much liquid as you can is the best and most efficient way to thin out the secretions and bring up phlegm.
Liquid helps lubricate the ins of your throats and lungs. This works every time and you can never take too much liquid.



These are some ways you can sure find relief for Bronchitis and following every laid down step and others as may be prescribed by your doctor will help keep it at bay.
Another way is to keep warm every time and staying away from the cold.


Living is sweet but then it comes with some unwanted ailments that leaves lots of people bedridden and incapable. Visit your doctor often, learning to live right and following the doctor's instructions will help you beat most of these life altering ailments and infections.


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Heath is wealth and not the other way round. Live right, exercise right and stay away from the idle addictions that will cause you more pain than gain. Every ailment irrespective of its seriousness or severity has palliative measures and or cure; all you need is identify the trigger points and what you need to do to NOT trigger the pain.


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Vitamin C helps our immune system so that no bronchitis or any disease whatsoever that will start in our body will not propagate because we would build our resistance to most of it. I haven't had any issue with my lungs ever since except from my backbone squeezing my internal organs. Other than that no cough or colds for me @ejemai

Yes it does but many don't take it seriously. Good to know that your lungs are healthy and i am sure you will be fine my friend. Cheers, stay healthy and Steem on!

Cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients, many of which can also be found in cigars and hookahs. When these ingredients burn, they generate more than 7,000 chemicals, according to the American Lung Association. Many of those chemicals are poisonous and at least 69 of them are linked to cancer.
When you inhale smoke, you’re taking in substances that can damage your lungs. Over time, this damage leads to a variety of problems. Along with increased infections, people who smoke are at higher risk for chronic nonreversible lung conditions. Thanks @ejemai

7,000 Chemicals??? That alone will make one not think of picking up a stick. I just learnt something here and will be researching for future discuss.
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Thank you, @ejemai. I do cough it up when necessary. I also believe that when you have a stomach ailment, you should rather get rid of the problem, and not take anything that stops the runny tummy. Thereby you get rid of the cause, rather than stopping it, so that it won't flare up again. Same with nauseousness. Let it all out!

I am currently suffering from sinusitus, and an ear that won't stop oozing stuff. I do not want to go and visit the doctor. Yes, I am stubborn. I believe it can be healed without a doctor's general antibiotics. Maybe I should see a doctor.

Eish! I smoke...I have seen my father dying of emphysema, and still I cannot quit. Maybe one of these days...

We are in the habit to eat strongly spiced food - lots of herbs AND spices. I am convinced it is the ultimate way to get rid of all kinds of illnesses.

Chicken soup, of course, is the ultimate comfort food when you feel unwell. I believe in its healing qualities, although I think that might be all in the mind. Drinking liquids, that is the way to go. I have all kinds of herbal teas, and I drink at least a liter of sparkling water every day. Most days I drink way more in the summer months. Come winter, maybe less, but then I drink more spiced teas.

Thank you for a great article. I am currently contemplating going to the doctor, but I am still hovering...

Hi @minnaloushe, sorry about the Sinusitus and i will recommend you join the Air-Clinic Discord so that you may be able to keep the discuss with our qualified and friendly medical personnel and enthusiast.
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Chicken soup, of course, is the ultimate comfort food when you feel unwell. I believe in its healing qualities, although I think that might be all in the mind. Drinking liquids, that is the way to go. I have all kinds of herbal teas, and I drink at least a liter of sparkling water every day. Most days I drink way more in the summer months. Come winter, maybe less, but then I drink more spiced teas.

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@ejemai this was fabulously detailed. Thank you sir! i'll definitely keep this information in mind. I totally concur with these;

Living is sweet but then it comes with some unwanted ailments that leaves lots of people bedridden and incapable. Visit your doctor often, learning to live right and following the doctor's instructions will help you beat most of these life altering ailments and infections.

In my opinion, I think people should get a complete medical check up at least once every year, or preferably once every 6 months...a stitch in time saves nine!

Thanks for reading and also being able to drop some insights.
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I like the soup part as a remedy but then one should consult a doctor. You have done a great job of putting this together.

I heard about Bronchitis but I didn't know what is really Bronchitis, how its start, whats its symptom, how can we prevent it, after reading your post , I have learned a lot aboutBronchitis .
I never bored while i am reading your post. You know how to present a difficult subject in simple & interesting way. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information, it will help a lots of people to maintain their health & stay fit. Thanks again for taking the time to post this information & stay fit.

Thanks for stopping and I am sure you will be able to advice others about this topic.
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Health awareness, let me quickly add that check up should be done periodically by all. More awareness is needed in this aspect, many people believe that you only need to visit the hospital when you're I'll, nothing could be more wrong than this. At least, we take care of our vehicles, service them else they get spoilt. Same thing applies to man, please I know you're strong, healthy but still get a doctor.

Prevention is better than CURE

Hospital visit should be done by everyone and encouraged as a matter of urgency. Prevention sure is better than cure no matter how expensive or well planned out.
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After reading this now I am fully aware of this disease, happened to someone around me but was called something different (a native Yoruba name). Posts like this further shows why we shouldn’t stop reading up on health issues , knowing we live in a society where we don’t pay attention to our health and treat everything with negligence . Thank you for educating

Glad you read through and got something off of this article.
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Heath is wealth and not the other way round. Live right, exercise right and stay away from the idle addictions that will cause you more pain than gain.


loud and clear sir! thank you sir

Thanks.
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