what is bronchitis

Cough Chronic Bronchitis - Coughing Up White Mucus

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White mucus is not a serious symptom. A simple home remedy like inhaling steam, will thin the mucus and make it easier to expel. Just like fever is the body's way to fight infection, secretion of mucus is too. Phlegm/mucus/sputum is produced in the body everyday, it helps to keep the nasal passages moist. But when irritants attack, more amount of mucus is produced to clear the passages. Hence, excessive mucus production is not bad news.

• Asthma: People who have asthma can cough out white or pink mucus and one often experiences difficulty while breathing.
• Asthma is caused by an allergic reaction which leads to inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
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• Flu: Influenza, including swine flu can lead to overproduction of clear phlegm.
• Other symptoms related to this condition are fever, runny nose, headache, muscle pain, and sore throat.

Cough Syrups: Many Cough Syrups are Available OTC

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So, buy a bottle of cough syrup which acts as an expectorant. However, make sure you get the right bottle, as some bottles come for children while some for adults. Also, some bottles can make you drowsy, so buy the non-drowsy bottles of syrup if you wish to work after taking the cough syrup.

Now Let's Turn Towards the Arguments in the Walking Pneumonia Vs

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Bronchitis debate. Your health care professional will be in a position to diagnose whether you are suffering from walking pneumonia or bronchitis. The symptoms of walking pneumonia are similar to common cold and flu, namely consisting of fever, sore throat, and headaches. Other symptoms include enlarged lymph glands, muscle aches, trouble in breathing, skin rashes, etc. On the other hand, the symptoms of bronchitis are cough with white, yellow or greenish mucus, headaches, chills, fever, wheezing, sore throat, and soreness in the chest. As we got to writing on Cough, we found that the time we were given to write was inadequate to write all that there is to write about Cough! So vast are its resources.

Slippery Elm

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Slippery elm is considered one of the best scratchy throat remedy by herbalists. The inner bark of the slippery elm tree contains a mucilage. When the mucilage is mixed with water it swells up. This mix tends to soothe the irritated throat. The bark of this tree might not be easily available, in this case you can take the slippery elm capsules. They are equally effective.

• Licorice Tea: Licorice is a natural expectorant.
• Also, it helps to soothe the throat.
• Combine licorice tea with peppermint and add honey for taste.
• Drink this tea twice a day.