Drink Fluids
A person with bronchitis struggles with breathing and experiences severe coughing due to the mucus obstructing the airway. Regularly drinking fluids is necessary to loosen the mucus in the chest. Water, fruit juices, and herbal teas should be taken in about 8 to 12 glasses daily.
Water, in general, is essential to the body and gives innumerable benefits to health. Drink at least 2 liters of water or 8 to 12 glasses daily. Make drinking water a daily habit. Do not just drink when thirsty.
Herbal teas have various health benefits. They come from fruits, leaves, and herbs. Some of the recommended teas are Ginger tea (anti-inflammatory and immunity booster), Hibiscus tea (antiviral), Echinacea tea (soothes sore throat), Green Tea (antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory), Licorice tea (kills bacterial and helps with inflammation), Rose Hip Tea (anti-inflammatory and high in Vitamin C) and Turmeric tea.
Fresh fruit juices are believed to help treat bronchitis. Pineapple juice (breaks and dissolves mucus), Tomato juice (rich in vitamin C), Lemon juice (helps get rid of mucus-forming bacteria), and Garlic juice (antiviral and antibacterial.)
It is necessary to abstain from caffeine and alcoholic beverages to avoid further complications.
