BRONCHITIS [BRONCHITIS]
Inflammation of the large air passages which carry air from the windpipe to lungs is known as bronchitis. CAUSES: • Smoking is the main cause. • Allergy like – such as air pollutant. • Infection – viral or bacterial. • Occupation – coal miners, grain handlers, metal molders and people working with dust. • Pre existing disease as pneumonia, emphysema etc. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS: • Cold with nasal discharge. • Cough with yellow greenish sputum. • Breathlessness. • Chest pains. • Fever with headaches and loss of appetite. • These entire symptoms can increase in severe condition. DIETARY MANAGEMENT: • Avoid dairy products like milk, butter, cheese because these will increase mucus secretion in the respiratory system. • Avoid hot spicy and highly seasoned food. • Avoid cold food, cold drinks, ice, ice-creams and aerated drinks. • Drink luke warm water. • Boil a mixture of Bishops weed (Ajw...