How can I treat bronchitis naturally?

Can you treat bronchitis at home?

Get plenty of sleep and take time to slow down and let your body recover.
Drink plenty of fluids, including water, tea, and chicken soup.
Use a humidifier or steam to help break up mucus.
Take over-the-counter pain medication to reduce fever and alleviate discomfort.

What helps bronchitis heal faster?

Most people will be able to treat a case of acute bronchitis at home. They can rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take pain relief if necessary. A humidifier can make it easier to breathe by loosening mucus in the lungs. Honey or lozenges can ease symptoms for adults.

Can you get rid of bronchitis without antibiotics?

Most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viruses and do not respond to antibiotics. Acute bronchitis usually goes away without medical intervention within several weeks. If you have symptoms which do not improve or worsen, see your doctor. That may be a sign of chronic bronchitis.

How long does bronchitis last without treatment?

Experts recommend that you not use antibiotics to try to relieve symptoms of acute bronchitis if you have no other health problems. Most cases of acute bronchitis go away in 2 to 3 weeks, but some may last 4 weeks.

Can bronchitis resolve on its own?

Most cases of acute bronchitis go away on their own in 7 to 10 days. You should call your doctor if: You continue to wheeze and cough for more than 2 weeks, especially at night when you lie down or when you are active. You continue to cough for more than 2 weeks and have a bad-tasting fluid come up into your mouth.

What is the difference between COVID-19 and acute bronchitis?

COVID-19 is more likely to cause a dry cough, fever, chills, diarrhea, and loss of taste or smell. Bronchitis is more likely to cause a wet cough.

How do you use Vicks VapoRub for bronchitis?

Another one for incessant coughing is to rub Vicks VapoRub on your throat and up under the chin to get those glands and then wrap up in a piece of an old flannel pajama-type-rag. Close with a big safety pin. We call it our ‘Vicks Rag’ and always keep the pin on the rag when it is laundered or off for a day.

Can Vicks help a chest infection?

Vicks products cannot cure the cold or flu, but they can help relieve chest congestion symptoms so you can feel better while your body heals from the cold or flu virus. When you have chest congestion symptoms, the mucus build-up in your lungs can become very thick and dense.