Home remedies, such as onion syrup and nettle tea, may be helpful in complementing the treatment of asthmatic bronchitis, helping to control its symptoms by improving respiratory capacity.
Asthmatic bronchitis is actually caused by an allergy, so another name for it may be allergic bronchitis or simply asthma. Understand what asthmatic bronchitis is to know what else you can do to properly treat the problem in: Asthmatic bronchitis.
Onion syrup for asthmatic bronchitis
This home remedy is good because the onion is anti-inflammatory, and the lemon, brown sugar and honey contains expectorant properties that help to eliminate the secretions present in the airways.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- Pure juice of 2 lemons
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Method of preparation
Cut the onion into slices and place it in a glass container along with the honey, then add the lemon juice and brown sugar. After mixing, cover the container with a cloth and let it sit for a full day. Strain the resulting syrup and the home remedy is ready to use.
One should take 1 spoon of this syrup 3 times a day. In addition, it is recommended to eat raw onions, in salads for example, and consume honey.
Nettle tea for asthmatic bronchitis
A great home remedy to calm the allergy of asthmatic bronchitis is to take daily the nettle tea, scientific name Urtica dioica.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 g of nettle leaves
Method of preparation
Place the 4 g of dried leaves in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to 3 times a day.
In addition to following these home-based tips it is recommended to maintain the treatment with the medicines prescribed by the pulmonologist.
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Learn more about treatment in:
- Asthma Treatment
- How to avoid asthma attacks
