HomeoRemedySudden, violent onset of bronchitis with high fever
- High, sudden fever with a preceding chill
- Extreme anxiety, fear, and restlessness
- Dry, hacking cough with little or no mucus production
Chest, Lungs & Cough
Acute Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes causing cough, mucus, and difficulty breathing
Overview
Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causing cough, mucus production, and difficulty breathing. It is often triggered by a viral or bacterial infection and can lead to more serious respiratory issues if not properly managed.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Dry, stitching chest pains worse with motion
- Dry, painful cough that hurts the head and other parts of the body
- Stitching, tearing pains in the chest that worsen with motion
- Fever and great thirst for large quantities of water at long intervals
Violent paroxysms of coughing with loud wheezing and mucus rales
- Mucus rales (rattling sounds) throughout the chest
- Violent, paroxysmal coughing
- Vomiting during or after coughing
Rattling mucus in the chest with little phlegm coughed up
- Excessive, rattling mucus in the chest with little phlegm coughed up
- Labored, wheezing breathing
- Drowsiness and debility
Show 9 more remedies
BelladonnaDry, spasmodic cough with hoarse, husky voiceHyoscyamus nigerDry, incessant cough worse when lying down, relieved by sitting up and bending forwardRumex crispusTickling cough in the throat that is worse with cold air, talking, and eatingHepar sulphurCoughing into a chokePhosphorusSuffocative pains in chest with constriction of larynxKreosotumFearful, offensive odor of breath and sputumMercurius solubilisDry, raw, convulsive coughSulphurPersistent choking cough with copious phlegm coughed upTuberculinum bovinum kentDecreased, more aerated, and less purulent sputum
Not sure which fits? The app compares all 13 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Difficulty breathing that is severe or rapidly worsening
- Coughing up blood or thick, discolored mucus
- Persistent high fever (over 101°F) that does not improve with rest and fluids
- Chest pain or tightness that is severe or does not subside
Everyday tips
- Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids
- Use a humidifier or take steamy showers to loosen mucus and soothe the airways
- Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, and strong scents that can further aggravate the condition
- Consider over-the-counter cough suppressants or expectorants to manage symptoms
Related health issues
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