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bronchitis

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Description:Bronchitis is the constant inflammation of one or more bronchi, causing chronic cough and mucus. The small airways (bronchi) that branch out from the windpipe (trachea) become inflamed causing excessive mucus to plug the bronchi. Delivery of oxygen then becomes difficult. Bronchitis can last for a short duration or for a few months and can have irreversible changes to the bronchi.

Contributing factors:
Environmental pollution including second hand smoke, exposure to chemicals and dust. Bacterial infection can also trigger it, including allergies, heartworm and other unknown irritants.

Herbal Treatment:Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Acerola is rich in Vitamin C which is a natural antihistamine. It also helps the immune system maintain balance. Bromelain reduces coughing while decreasing bronchial secretions. Coltsfoot helps to open the bronchial air passages when proper amounts are used but could cause serious harm if too much is used. Lavender acts like an antihistamine and reduces the severity of bronchitis.



Homeopathic Treatment:
Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. bryaconeel (heel), bryonia-lnjeel (heel), cosmochema, husteel (heel), tartephedreel (heel),

Essential Oils:
Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:

Flower Essence: Honeysuckle helps to re-energize. Crab Apple helps with the recovery from infections. Impatiens targets pain. Olive promotes energy boost.

Other:
Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Neem oil and powder has been used in India since ancient times. It is a tree with amazing healing powers and has undergone scrutiny world wide. It has been used to treat illnesses ranging abrasions, autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, circulatory disorders, Digestion, Fatigue, and Respiratory. Native Americans used wormwood leaves to treat respiratory distress.