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.
Treatment for Wheezing
Wheezing is a serious respiratory symptom which is commonly seen in asthmatic patient and those with lower respiratory disease. Asthma is a serious respiratory disorder. Wheezing occurs usually when there is attack of asthma. Allergens are the common precipitating factors. This is caused because the airways are blocked. Bronchi contain muscles around it (the small passage ways of the lung). During the attack the muscle contract and movement of them is restricted leading to decrease in the vital capacity of the lung making difficult for air to leave the lungs resulting in wheezing.
Preventing Wheezing
- Avoid flowers, pollens, pets and chemicals. Identify food allergy if any and avoid those foods. Keep house dust free.
- Factors causing attack to be avoided are- irritants or other allergens (such as chemical, dust mites, drugs, addictives in food, feathers, fumes, pollutants, animal dander, molds, smoke usually of tobacco etc.).
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.
- For removing the congestion and dilate the contracted bronchi garlic clove is very beneficial. One should take 1 garlic clove, add it to honey (one teaspoon) and take two times daily till symptoms subside.
- Formula for reduction of wheezing- 1/2 teaspoon of asafetida, camphor (pinch of it) and half 1/4th glass of sesame oil. They are mixed thoroughly and stored in dark glass bottle. This preparation should be applied two times daily on chest and back. This helps relieve wheeze and contraction of the muscle.
- Equal quantity of camphor and asafetida are mixed well and pills of pea size are made and 1-2 pills taken with some hot water, 3-4 times daily.
- Long pepper, Gooseberry and dry ginger powder all three should be taken equal in quantity in crushed form. Make them into paste. This preparation should be mixed with honey and clarified butter. This is a good preparation for those who have mild form of wheezing.
- Congestion of the bronchi can be reduced with an effective herb called as mullein oil. Mullein oil causes the bronchi which are clogged to open and helps stop the episode of cough. Fruit juice or water both can be used as vehicle for taking this oil.
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My granny is 83 years old and has always had a problem with wheezing, but it is now bad, she is wheezing so badly, and I do not know what to do, I have given her medication but still she is not well, please help
I am suffering from wheezing problem with high-level mucus frequently. In spite of taking allopathic medicines. my age 40 years old I lost my confident to solve this problem because I took all type of medicines like allopathic, homeopathy but failure. Further I would like to drink Orange Juice and Apple juice somebody advised to me drink this, Should I follow or not, kindly give your valuable reply. Moreover I would like solve this problem towards fruits and suitable foods. This site was helpful and has given some tips to reduce the problem. I would be glad if you could suggest a few herbal medicines for the problem
I suggest peppermint tea. Boil normal tea, then add about 6 pieces of regular peppermint in the hot tea and stir until it melts. Sip on it and try to inhale it at the same time. This works for ages 2 and up.
My child is 4 years old. For the past 2 months she suffered from wheezing. She likes only yogurt rice. Can I give yogurt and rice? If not, what kind of food is suitable? During wheezing she did not take any food. For immunity can I give her any tonic? Suggest remedies for wheezing and preventive methods.
My son is 9 years old and he is suffering from wheezing. He is very choosy about food and like curries very much. What kind of food should be avoided and what types of food should be given. Before going to school he drinks a cup of milk with an egg, is it ok? Please suggest some homemade cure for wheezing in children.
My child is 1 1/2 years old. He is suffering from wheezing problem. He frequently is down with cold. I need suggestions about the diet. What kinds of foods should be avoided and what kinds of foods are preferred.
Children have low immunity level. Common cold is a viral infection affecting more often than any other disease hence the name. The signs of common cold are sore throat, and nasal congestion.
This nasal congestion may end up producing lower respiratory tract infection and asthmatic wheezing in the lungs.
Allergens like pollens, chemical fumes, pet hairs, perfumes, smoke of tobacco must be kept away from the child.
To boost the child’s immunity, turmeric paste with honey in milk can give good result.
Fruits containing vitamin C, like oranges, lemon juice mixed with honey can be tried. A well balanced diet is advised.
Avoid giving egg, cheese, and starch containing food.
Managing wheezing effectively
- The principal precautionary measure to follow is that, he must avoid consuming refined and processed foods. The additives and preservatives added in them trigger an attack of wheezing / difficult respiration.
- For a period of 1 month give him 1 tablespoon of honey on rising in the morning and before retiring to bed at night. Honey is a remarkable remedy to treat respiratory troubles.
- During an attack, roast a few caraway seeds, crush them, and let him inhale the vapors immediately. It will afford instantaneous relief.
- Let him avoid fried foods, sugary foods, and refined ready to eat food packets.
- The atmosphere in which he works ought to be free of smoke.
- I would also recommend homoeopathy to bring about a lasting and permanent cure.
My husband suffers from wheezing problem frequently. In spite of taking allopathic medicines, he suffers from the problem.This site was helpful and has given some tips to reduce the problem. I would be glad if you could suggest a few herbal medicines for the problem.