Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI), Treatment, Symptoms, Causes

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Salina in Respiratory & Lung Diseases

Question:

I have very bad cough. It was started one month back, when I was bathed in the Rain. The cough started with Dry cough. Then I met Doctor he given some tabs. But the cough changed to “continues cough”(I can’t get breath that time and my balance also losing) from Dry cough. Some cough syrup also I used. After two weeks (Without medicine- Used some home remedy) coughs interval increased but mucus troubling my throat. But last week I got little cold and now increased the ‘œbreathless cough” and mucus in throat.

I can’t breathe properly when smoke in air. Sir, please tell me what is the reason of it.

Answer:

Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

You have a lower respiratory tract infection, which seems to be continuing for long time. It needs to be managed immediately and effectively in order to avoid any further complications. Here are some simple tips that you may follow:

  1. Try steam inhalation. This will help in softening the mucosal lining of the upper respiratory tract and aids in the removal of mucus. This will also relieve symptoms of pain and congestion around the throat and the head
  2. Mix one table spoon of turmeric in a cup of jaggery and water.
    Take about a teaspoon of this, six to seven times during the day. Turmeric has anti septic properties which will aid in fighting the infection, while jaggery has a profound soothing effect on the throat
  3. Vegetable juice will enhance the level of immunity, whilst soothing the throat. Avoid oily and spicy foods which could further aggravate the problem
  4. Try deep breathing exercises. Yoga and Pranayama will improve the overall functions of the lungs and also aid in alleviating the symptoms of breathlessness
  5. Finally, if you smoke, stop it. Smoking is harmful and delays improvement of lower respiratory tract infections

If the symptoms persist, it is important that you visit your doctor and identify the cause of the cough. These symptoms are common for conditions like tuberculosis and cardiac distress.

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