Natural Remedies for Wheezing | Causes, Natural Cures for Wheezing

Wheezing in Lungs Causes and Treatments:

Wheezing is referred to as high pitched whistling sound audible without auscultation by stethoscope. Partial obstruction of the bronchi and bronchioles leading to narrowing produces wheeze. Sufficient air must flow through the narrowed airway to produce the wheeze. This can be due to causes within the lumen or in the walls of the bronchi.

Pressure out side the bronchi may also be responsible in some cases.

Wheeze is usually associated with lower respiratory tract infection. All wheezes are not due to asthma. Wheeze is most often due to heightened sensitivity of the pulmonary tract. Infection of the lower respiratory passage may cause bronchial spasm in these individuals.

Attack of wheezing is always preceded by a cold or acute respiratory disease. Bronchial asthma- this syndrome is caused due to increase in tracheal and bronchial response to different stimulus leading to acute, chronic or recurrent attacks of wheezing and contraction of bronchi. Airways reactivity is the main factor leading to inflammation of bronchi. Factors like viruses, smoke, pollens, allergens and triggers like exercise, emotions and change of weather determine the attack of asthma. Wheezing is usually associated with breathlessness and is usually accompanied by dry irritant cough which is aggravated especially during night.

Home Remedies for Wheezing:

Hot fomentation is usually helpful as it increase the body’s reaction to the irritants and helps expelling them. Parts which should be fomented are chest, back and neck mostly the back part of it. Keeping your feet in hot water is also equally effective.
Lobelia is very useful herb for relieving wheeze. It should be made into tea and sipped slowly. It helps relax your nerves leading to stoppage of spasm. If one drinks it more rapidly it may induce vomiting.
Mullein oil is effective home remedy for reduction of bronchial contraction and thus relieving spasm leading to wheeze. Function of the oil is to stop cough as it removes the clog of bronchi and bronchial tubules. For consuming mullein oil one can take it with fruit juice or even water. Internal action if more effective.
Cayenne is also useful in case the wheezing is caused due to irritants. Cayenne helps desensitize the respiratory system to irritants and is thus helpful in preventing further attacks of wheezing.

October 22, 2009 | Filed Under Respiratory & Lung Diseases

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2 Responses to “Natural Remedies for Wheezing | Causes, Natural Cures for Wheezing”

A on December 15th, 2009 4:09 am

Can honey with mustard seed, taken twice a day, cure wheezing? What other treatment is recommended for wheezing?

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Salina Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Yes, honey with mustard seeds is one of the best treatments for wheezing. Some other home remedies that can be used for wheezing include,
• A few dry figs, soaked overnight in warm water, help release the phlegm and alleviate difficulty in breathing
• Lemon juice is also effective in the treatment and management of wheezing. Also consume lemon juice after your meals to reduce gastric irritation and burning, which the citrus fruit is known to cause.
• A mixture of Bitter Gourd Roots with holy basil and honey has great medicinal value.
• Soup prepared from drumstick leaves, taken once a day is known to improve wheezing significantly. One could add salt, pepper and limejuice to the soup to improve its taste and increase satiety.
• Gooseberry is also an effective tonic for the respiratory system. It is preferable, that you consumed it in the morning.

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