HomeoRemedyViolent, spasmodic cough that is worse at night
- Shortness of breath and wheezing, especially with exertion
- Difficulty expectorating thick, mucus-filled sputum
- Feeling of suffocation or inability to exhale properly
Chest, Lungs & Cough
Chronic Bronchitis
Persistent inflammation of the bronchial tubes with excessive mucus production
Overview
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition characterized by persistent coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. It is often caused by repeated irritation or inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to the production of excess mucus.
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.
- Difficulty breathing, especially with exertion
- Chest tightness or congestion
- Cough, with or without mucus production
Fetid breath on deep exhalation
- Fetid, offensive breath on deep exhalation
- Copious, foul-smelling mucus phlegm coughed up
- Difficulty breathing and accumulation of thick phlegm
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Respiratory tract obstruction
- Stuffed up, obstructed feeling in the nose and respiratory tract
- Wheezy, spasmodic cough that worsens at night
- Watery, irritating nasal discharge
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Bacillinum burnettChronic suffocative mucus discharge with muco-purulent phlegm coughed upDrosera rotundifoliaDry, loud, deep-sounding, and painful cough that worsens after midnightAntimonium arsenicosumRapid, wheezy, rattling breathing with dyspnea
Antim. IodThick, heavy, yellowish mucus-like phlegm coughed up
Kalium bichromicumRattling, whistling sounds from mucus in the airwaysKalium sulphuricumRattling in the chest with little to no phlegm coughed upCausticumDeep, hollow, dry cough with chest pain under the sternumCarbo vegetabilisHoarseness and scraping sensation in the throatAntimonium tartaricumRattling sound in the chest with little phlegm coughed upArsenicum albumThin, acrid discharges from multiple orificesSquilla maritimaSticky, slimy phlegm coughed up that is difficult to cough upPulsatilla pratensisProfuse yellow or purulent mucus discharge from throat, nose, and eyesAmmonium carbonicumLack of phlegm coughed upLedum palustreRheumatic pains that begin in the feet and travel upwardNarcissusConvulsive symptoms
ChlorumSudden dyspnea from spasm of the vocal cordsSabal serrulataChronic, irritating coughNot sure which fits? The app compares all 21 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Sudden worsening of symptoms, such as increased coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
- Fever, chills, or signs of infection, which may indicate a respiratory exacerbation
- Coughing up blood or experiencing chest pain, which may be a sign of a more serious condition
Everyday tips
- Quit smoking and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke or other lung irritants
- Maintain a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to support lung health
- Engage in regular, moderate exercise to improve lung function and overall well-being
- Use a humidifier to keep the air moist and minimize respiratory irritation
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