Bronchitis

When there is inflammation of the airways that carry air to your lungs this condition is known as Bronchitis. This inflammation of the bronchial tubes causes cough with mucus, low-grade fever, shortness of breath, wheezing. If bronchitis becomes chronic than it leads to COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Excess cigarette smoking is the main cause of bronchitis. Exposure to air pollution, inhalation of dust for a longer period also leads to this disease.

What are the sign and symptoms of Bronchitis?

The common signs & symptoms associated with bronchitis are mentioned below in details:
  • Cough with mucus
  • Chest congestion
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing
  • Low-grade fever
  • Running nose
  • Sore throat
  • Bodyache
  • Headache

What are the causes of Bronchitis?

The different causes of Bronchitis are mentioned below in detail:
  • Exposure to air pollution
  • Inhalation of dust
  • Excess smoking
  • Bacterial & viral infection

How many types of bronchitis are there?

Bronchitis mainly is divided into two types:-
  1. Acute Bronchitis – Acute bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tube lasting for a short period of time. It is the most common type of bronchitis. In this type, symptoms are similar to cold like sore throat, headache, fatigue, bodyache, etc.
  2. Chronic Bronchitis – In this type, symptoms are present from longer duration. Other symptoms of chronic bronchitis include cough with mucus, wheezing sounds, shortness of breath, feeling tired, etc.

What is an Ayurvedic view for bronchitis?

Bronchitis in Ayurveda is correlated with kasa roga. In this disease, there is aggravation of vata and kapha dosha. Due to which cough, cold, excessive mucus production, breathlessness, chest congestion, & chest tightness take place. In bronchitis, there is formation of ama in the lungs.

What is an ayurvedic treatment for bronchitis?

In Ayurveda, we use pure herbal formulation to prevent bronchitis. These herbal remedies help in regulating the functions of the lung and stomach. It helps to eliminate mucus and provides easy breathing.
Chandigarh Ayurveda Centre provides you the natural ways to treat bronchitis by using the “Bronchitis Go Kit”. This kit contains ayurvedic medicines which help you to treat bronchitis and other respiratory problems. This kit contains five ayurvedic medicines such as Broncho care syrup, Cough Go Tablets, Cough powder, Giloy capsule, Kaph Ketu Rasa and Amrit Tulsi Ras.
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