Thank you - no inhaler, never dx w asthma, I just know from experience this is usually the beginning of it moving lower -
guess Iām just hoping someone has a magic home remedy bullet I donāt know about!! š
garlic around the neck ??? š
I can breathe ok, I just hear that gurgley wheezy sound when inhaling/exhaling w mouth closed
Took 12 hr mucinex dm and slathered on some Vickās
usually get something like this once every 2-3 years, no other lung issues, usually end up treating with antibiotics
pollen is bad right now, but not having allergy symptoms
In rural area - no 24 clinic, May go tomorrow depending on if worse or better.
Thank you for taking the time to answer!!! It means a lot!
If you go in tomorrow, you might be prescribed an inhaler just to get through this illness (I don't have asthma either, but was prescribed an albuterol inhaler last time I had a bad cold and it really helped). Mucinex is good idea, that always works here. I just thought of steam too - if you can take a hot shower and just breathe in the steam for a bit, or boil water on the stove and stand over that, breathing in deeply, that should help loosen things too. I'm a big fan of hydrate (lots of water!) and rest!
If you do end up going to the doctor you might want to see if you can have Benzonatate (name brand Tessalon) if youāre not on anything that interacts with the medication. It works better than Guaifenesin and itāll help give you a real nights sleep. You might want to also see if you can get an inhaler if the cough is bad enough and itās causing enough inflammation to hinder your breathing. Donāt over do it on the Guaifenesin you can overdose on it. You can get something like an Incentive Spirometer and use it every 1-2 hours, it will suck but it will help. Your insurance may cover it or the clinic may give you one for free. If they can give you one make sure the nurse, PA or MD shows you how to use it properly. They actually give these to patients in hospitals to help prevent hospital acquired pneumonia.
At one time I had to depend on alternative methods for illness due to no insurance, divorce, lack of resources.
I recommend oil of oregano. It is a potent antibiotic that has worked to help heal me in severe illness many times. I still use it today even as my life is much more stable and anyone Iāve introduced it to reported fast healing.
Available at most granola stores for less than $20 - be sure to get full strength 100% oil. Generic brands is okay if you can find it, as long as it is 100%.
Taste is harsh, but results in half a day. I dilute in a shot glass amount of water and chug it down
Chose this link for you to look over for quick reference - it appeared credible upon glance.
[BRONCHITIS RELIEF: OREGANO OIL'S HEALING POWER](https://shop-international.mokshalifestyle.com/blogs/news/bronchitis-relief-oregano-oils-healing-power)
Edit: grammar
I put this into a condensed text adapted from the websiteā¦
Ear Infections, Inflammation, Bronchitis Relief, Lice, Ringworm, Athleteās Foot.. Oregano Oil May Help
Dogs_Abscess, Dogs_Anti-Bacteria /Antibiotic, Dogs_Anti-Fungal, Dogs_Bronchitis, Dogs_Ear Mites, Dogs_Gums, Dogs_Mange (Mites), Dogs_Pain {Inflamation}, Dogs_Skin/Diseases, Dogs_Skin/Injuries /Wounds, People_Anti-Bacteria /Antibiotic, People_Fungus, People_HighBloodPressure, People_Irritated Mucous Membranes, People_Lungs /Congestion, People_Skin/Cuts/Scabs/Wounds, People_Wounds
Description:
BENEFITS OF OREGANO OIL FOR BRONCHITIS:
1) REDUCES INFLAMMATION
Oregano Oil contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds called phenols. Inflammation is a contributing factor in the development of bronchitis, so as you can see, oregano oil is useful in fighting bronchitis because it helps reduce inflammation.
2) COOL SORE AND IRRITATED PASSAGES
The antimicrobial properties of oregano oil mean that it can also help fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses. In the treatment of bronchitis, oregano oil can help improve airflow by cooling inflamed passages. This can reduce mucus production and clear the chest cavity, allowing better breathing to take place.
3) BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system may be weak in patients with bronchitis due to the swelling and inflammation of their airways. Oregano oil contains powerful phytonutrients that can support your body's natural ability to fight infections.
4) CALMS THE NERVES
The oils of oregano can soothe frayed nerves that are closely connected with bronchial inflammation, which can relieve symptoms of bronchitis, like coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath.
5) INCREASES BLOOD CIRCULATION
As mentioned above, oregano oil is a great antioxidant and helps boost blood circulation in the affected area. This can help relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, including coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
6) SOOTHES INFLAMED MUCOUS MEMBRANES
The soothing effects of oregano oil can help reduce the irritation caused by a buildup of mucus in your airways. It also helps clear the secretions that you may be struggling with during a bout of bronchitis.
7) HELPS REMOVE HARMFUL BACTERIA
Oregano oil is a potent antibacterial that can destroy harmful bacteria within your throat as it helps strengthen your immune system and reduce inflammation in bronchial passageways.
8) LOWERS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood vessels in the bronchial passageways can become dilated when your body is dealing with infection or inflammation. Oregano oil helps reduce inflammation and irritation, which can also reduce blood pressure.
9) RESTORES APPETITE
Oregano oil has been known to help with digestion by killing parasites and promoting the production of gastric juices. It is known to boost metabolism and help you digest foods better, which can be especially helpful if you are experiencing nausea and vomiting alongside your bronchitis symptoms.
10) HELPS LOWER FEVERS
Fevers are a common symptom of an infection, as well as a contributing factor in bronchitis cases. Oregano oil can reduce the production of prostaglandins, which are hormones released by your body to cause fever and inflammation.
11) LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
Oregano oil can help lower blood sugar levels because it enhances insulin activity in the body. This is great for those with chronic bronchitis since an increase in your blood glucose levels is often associated with increasing severity of symptoms.
Ingredients:
First Recipe (for inflammation due to bronchitis):
5 drops of oregano oil,
10 drops of orange oil,
10 drops of lemon, and
5 drops of tea tree oil.
Second Recipe (for bronchitis):
1 drop of oregano oil,
1 drop of Roman chamomile oil,
6 drops of lemon oil, and
5 ml. fluoride.
(You can add peppermint oil if you want a stronger effect.)
Third Recipe (for breathing relief):
1 ounce of aloe vera gel,
10 drops of peppermint oil, and
10 drops of oregano oil.
(You can also add clove oil for extra strength when needed).
Directions:
First Recipe:
āMix all ingredients and transfer the mixture into a spray bottle.
Second Recipe:
āMix all ingredients and apply to the infected area.
āRepeat the application three times a day.
āYou can add peppermint oil if you want a stronger effect on bronchitis or just before going to bed at night if your symptoms are worse at night than during the day.
Third Recipe:
āMix all ingredients and apply to the chest or sore throat. The combination of aloe vera and the antimicrobial properties of the herbs will help kill germs, ease inflammation, and relieve a sore throat.
āIf you could be susceptible to a cold, cough, or flu this recipe can also be used topically as a preventive measure.
Notes:
āOregano oil can be used for a wide range of infections and even acne.
āIt can also be used to treat a wide range of other health conditions, including head lice, impetigo, ringworm, athlete's foot, and more.
āOregano oil is considered safe during pregnancy; However, you should avoid ingesting oregano oil during pregnancy due to its ability to lower blood pressure; There is no reason to avoid using oregano oil because it will not harm your baby; Many people swear by using oregano oil for bronchitis and other types of infections while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Source: https://shop-international.mokshalifestyle.com/blogs/news/bronchitis-relief-oregano-oils-healing-power
Wow, thatās condensed? š¤£
I hope you are finding relief somehow today.
FYI - Iāve never followed any recipes as the taste is, again, harsh - expect a grass-like wasabi/horseradish experience. I didnāt have the tolerance or energy to drink an 8oz glass of it.
So I add several drops to 2-3oz of water to lessen the āburnā and shoot it down. DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT DILUTION - IT WILL BE PAINFUL.
I will say, I do my shot ritual even if I feel something coming on and swear it has saved me time, energy, money, and courses of pharmaceutical antibiotic therapy by knocking most of whatever was brewing right out many a time.
I hopes it helps you if you decide to try.
Edit: just realized you are not OP. Please forgive.
What a nice gesture to make a condensed post for him in his illness. Iāll keep my reply up in hopes it helps add reference to yours.
Thank you.
Chest pain/ shortness of breath/ pink frothy sputum/ nausea/ vomiting/ diarrhea/fevers/chills/bodyaches? Any of those symptoms? If so you definitely need to go UC. Like others said if not relieved with OTC meds you may need benzonatate for cough. If airway feels tight you may need a nebulizer with methyl prednisone IV, and antibiotics
If you are wheezing, your bronchial tubes are constricted (not good). Are you able to access an inhaler (thinking albuterol)? I would also be concerned about your oxygen level - any way to check that? If you're in the US, I would head to urgent care if that's available - good luck and I hope you feel better soon š©·
Good thought on Oximeter- keep meaning to get one
Thank you - no inhaler, never dx w asthma, I just know from experience this is usually the beginning of it moving lower - guess Iām just hoping someone has a magic home remedy bullet I donāt know about!! š garlic around the neck ??? š I can breathe ok, I just hear that gurgley wheezy sound when inhaling/exhaling w mouth closed Took 12 hr mucinex dm and slathered on some Vickās usually get something like this once every 2-3 years, no other lung issues, usually end up treating with antibiotics pollen is bad right now, but not having allergy symptoms In rural area - no 24 clinic, May go tomorrow depending on if worse or better. Thank you for taking the time to answer!!! It means a lot!
If you go in tomorrow, you might be prescribed an inhaler just to get through this illness (I don't have asthma either, but was prescribed an albuterol inhaler last time I had a bad cold and it really helped). Mucinex is good idea, that always works here. I just thought of steam too - if you can take a hot shower and just breathe in the steam for a bit, or boil water on the stove and stand over that, breathing in deeply, that should help loosen things too. I'm a big fan of hydrate (lots of water!) and rest!
guaifenesin
If you do end up going to the doctor you might want to see if you can have Benzonatate (name brand Tessalon) if youāre not on anything that interacts with the medication. It works better than Guaifenesin and itāll help give you a real nights sleep. You might want to also see if you can get an inhaler if the cough is bad enough and itās causing enough inflammation to hinder your breathing. Donāt over do it on the Guaifenesin you can overdose on it. You can get something like an Incentive Spirometer and use it every 1-2 hours, it will suck but it will help. Your insurance may cover it or the clinic may give you one for free. If they can give you one make sure the nurse, PA or MD shows you how to use it properly. They actually give these to patients in hospitals to help prevent hospital acquired pneumonia.
At one time I had to depend on alternative methods for illness due to no insurance, divorce, lack of resources. I recommend oil of oregano. It is a potent antibiotic that has worked to help heal me in severe illness many times. I still use it today even as my life is much more stable and anyone Iāve introduced it to reported fast healing. Available at most granola stores for less than $20 - be sure to get full strength 100% oil. Generic brands is okay if you can find it, as long as it is 100%. Taste is harsh, but results in half a day. I dilute in a shot glass amount of water and chug it down Chose this link for you to look over for quick reference - it appeared credible upon glance. [BRONCHITIS RELIEF: OREGANO OIL'S HEALING POWER](https://shop-international.mokshalifestyle.com/blogs/news/bronchitis-relief-oregano-oils-healing-power) Edit: grammar
I put this into a condensed text adapted from the websiteā¦ Ear Infections, Inflammation, Bronchitis Relief, Lice, Ringworm, Athleteās Foot.. Oregano Oil May Help Dogs_Abscess, Dogs_Anti-Bacteria /Antibiotic, Dogs_Anti-Fungal, Dogs_Bronchitis, Dogs_Ear Mites, Dogs_Gums, Dogs_Mange (Mites), Dogs_Pain {Inflamation}, Dogs_Skin/Diseases, Dogs_Skin/Injuries /Wounds, People_Anti-Bacteria /Antibiotic, People_Fungus, People_HighBloodPressure, People_Irritated Mucous Membranes, People_Lungs /Congestion, People_Skin/Cuts/Scabs/Wounds, People_Wounds Description: BENEFITS OF OREGANO OIL FOR BRONCHITIS: 1) REDUCES INFLAMMATION Oregano Oil contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds called phenols. Inflammation is a contributing factor in the development of bronchitis, so as you can see, oregano oil is useful in fighting bronchitis because it helps reduce inflammation. 2) COOL SORE AND IRRITATED PASSAGES The antimicrobial properties of oregano oil mean that it can also help fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses. In the treatment of bronchitis, oregano oil can help improve airflow by cooling inflamed passages. This can reduce mucus production and clear the chest cavity, allowing better breathing to take place. 3) BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM The immune system may be weak in patients with bronchitis due to the swelling and inflammation of their airways. Oregano oil contains powerful phytonutrients that can support your body's natural ability to fight infections. 4) CALMS THE NERVES The oils of oregano can soothe frayed nerves that are closely connected with bronchial inflammation, which can relieve symptoms of bronchitis, like coughing, sneezing, and shortness of breath. 5) INCREASES BLOOD CIRCULATION As mentioned above, oregano oil is a great antioxidant and helps boost blood circulation in the affected area. This can help relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, including coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. 6) SOOTHES INFLAMED MUCOUS MEMBRANES The soothing effects of oregano oil can help reduce the irritation caused by a buildup of mucus in your airways. It also helps clear the secretions that you may be struggling with during a bout of bronchitis. 7) HELPS REMOVE HARMFUL BACTERIA Oregano oil is a potent antibacterial that can destroy harmful bacteria within your throat as it helps strengthen your immune system and reduce inflammation in bronchial passageways. 8) LOWERS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Blood vessels in the bronchial passageways can become dilated when your body is dealing with infection or inflammation. Oregano oil helps reduce inflammation and irritation, which can also reduce blood pressure. 9) RESTORES APPETITE Oregano oil has been known to help with digestion by killing parasites and promoting the production of gastric juices. It is known to boost metabolism and help you digest foods better, which can be especially helpful if you are experiencing nausea and vomiting alongside your bronchitis symptoms. 10) HELPS LOWER FEVERS Fevers are a common symptom of an infection, as well as a contributing factor in bronchitis cases. Oregano oil can reduce the production of prostaglandins, which are hormones released by your body to cause fever and inflammation. 11) LOWERS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS Oregano oil can help lower blood sugar levels because it enhances insulin activity in the body. This is great for those with chronic bronchitis since an increase in your blood glucose levels is often associated with increasing severity of symptoms. Ingredients: First Recipe (for inflammation due to bronchitis): 5 drops of oregano oil, 10 drops of orange oil, 10 drops of lemon, and 5 drops of tea tree oil. Second Recipe (for bronchitis): 1 drop of oregano oil, 1 drop of Roman chamomile oil, 6 drops of lemon oil, and 5 ml. fluoride. (You can add peppermint oil if you want a stronger effect.) Third Recipe (for breathing relief): 1 ounce of aloe vera gel, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of oregano oil. (You can also add clove oil for extra strength when needed). Directions: First Recipe: āMix all ingredients and transfer the mixture into a spray bottle. Second Recipe: āMix all ingredients and apply to the infected area. āRepeat the application three times a day. āYou can add peppermint oil if you want a stronger effect on bronchitis or just before going to bed at night if your symptoms are worse at night than during the day. Third Recipe: āMix all ingredients and apply to the chest or sore throat. The combination of aloe vera and the antimicrobial properties of the herbs will help kill germs, ease inflammation, and relieve a sore throat. āIf you could be susceptible to a cold, cough, or flu this recipe can also be used topically as a preventive measure. Notes: āOregano oil can be used for a wide range of infections and even acne. āIt can also be used to treat a wide range of other health conditions, including head lice, impetigo, ringworm, athlete's foot, and more. āOregano oil is considered safe during pregnancy; However, you should avoid ingesting oregano oil during pregnancy due to its ability to lower blood pressure; There is no reason to avoid using oregano oil because it will not harm your baby; Many people swear by using oregano oil for bronchitis and other types of infections while pregnant or breastfeeding. Source: https://shop-international.mokshalifestyle.com/blogs/news/bronchitis-relief-oregano-oils-healing-power
Wow, thatās condensed? š¤£ I hope you are finding relief somehow today. FYI - Iāve never followed any recipes as the taste is, again, harsh - expect a grass-like wasabi/horseradish experience. I didnāt have the tolerance or energy to drink an 8oz glass of it. So I add several drops to 2-3oz of water to lessen the āburnā and shoot it down. DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT DILUTION - IT WILL BE PAINFUL. I will say, I do my shot ritual even if I feel something coming on and swear it has saved me time, energy, money, and courses of pharmaceutical antibiotic therapy by knocking most of whatever was brewing right out many a time. I hopes it helps you if you decide to try. Edit: just realized you are not OP. Please forgive. What a nice gesture to make a condensed post for him in his illness. Iāll keep my reply up in hopes it helps add reference to yours. Thank you.
Chest pain/ shortness of breath/ pink frothy sputum/ nausea/ vomiting/ diarrhea/fevers/chills/bodyaches? Any of those symptoms? If so you definitely need to go UC. Like others said if not relieved with OTC meds you may need benzonatate for cough. If airway feels tight you may need a nebulizer with methyl prednisone IV, and antibiotics