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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...