Bronchitis is when the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed. This inflammation results in coughing which usually brings up mucus. Chest discomfort, fever, and fatigue are common also. Natural cures for bronchitis include apple cider vinegar, garlic, and oregano oil. Soothing herbs like slippery elm can help ease chest pain and discomfort from acute bouts of coughing.

Natural Remedies for Bronchitis

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar taken in water provides nutrients to the body and helps it to alkalize. Hot vinegar tea is the best way to take apple cider vinegar when there is a cough. The hot tea is soothing, healing and hydrating.

Hot Vinegar Tea

• 1-2 Tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon raw honey
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but lovely)
• 6-8 ounces hot water

Mix together in a mug. Enjoy this beverage liberally. It transports well in a thermos for work if days off are an impossibility!

2. Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver fights infection. It can be taken internally, gargled, or used in a nebulizer. Because of its broad spectrum uses, learning to make it at home will provide a nearly unlimited supply of colloidal silver for countless ailments.

3. Hydrogen Peroxide

3% hydrogen peroxide, the kind in the brown bottle in the grocery store, has been used to heal a variety of lung issues with the “Hydrogen Peroxide Inhalation Method.”

4. Garlic

Garlic is antiviral, antibacterial1 and anti-inflammatory. It can be taken raw or in capsules. DIY garlic oil can be rubbed onto the back or chest to get the garlic to the lungs quickly. If using raw or encapsulated garlic, 4 doses a day are ideal.

5. Oregano Oil

Oregano oil has strong antiviral and antibacterial properties. It can be purchased in ready-made capsules or 1 drop can be added to orange juice. Do not use oregano oil straight in the mouth as it can burn!

Oregano oil can also be massaged into the bottoms of the feet at bedtime. It is best to dilute in a carrier oil, like coconut oil or castor oil. Use 5 drops oregano oil per teaspoon carrier oil.

6. Turmeric

Turmeric fights infection and inflammation. Turmeric capsules can be taken 2-4 times daily. (2-4 capsules each time.) Golden milk is another option. Do not use dairy milk when bronchitis is a problem. Almond milk is preferred when there is a cough.

7. Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports the immune system and can help thin the mucus, making coughing more productive and comfortable. For more information about high dose vitamin C therapy, see this page.

8. Steaming

Dry air can aggravate coughing. Making a steam tent and adding some essential oils to the water that is steaming can deliver moisture and healing right where they are needed the most.

Bring 2 cups of water to boil in a small pot. Remove from heat. Add 2 drops of any or all of the following:

• Oregano oil
• Clove oil
• Cinnamon oil
• Peppermint Oil

Use a towel to cover the head and make a “tent” so that the steam cannot escape. Slowly breath in the steam. Steam for 10 minutes or so, several times a day.

9. Rest

Taking a few days to rest is important! Pushing through bronchitis to keep working makes it harder for the body to heal. Staying home and resting allows time to use natural remedies, take healing baths and let the immune system work!

10. Hydration

Keeping the body well hydrated with water, herbal teas, and apple cider vinegar tea will help keep mucus in the lungs thin and easier to get out. Plenty of fluids also allows the body to eliminate toxins easily. Milk (and ice cream) should be avoided during a bout of bronchitis.

Other Considerations

High or prolonged fever, coughing up blood, or if home remedies are not providing any relief are indications that a consultation with a medical professional would be wise.

If cigarette smoking is causing chronic bronchitis, look at local options to help with quitting. Some doctors offices and hospitals offer programs to assist those who wish to quit.

What is Bronchitis?

Two types of bronchitis exist, acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is a short-term condition where the airways of the lungs (called the bronchi) become inflamed. A cough from acute bronchitis can take weeks to heal, unfortunately, while the bronchial tree recovers from severe inflammation.

Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis can include:

• Cough
• Chest Tenderness or Discomfort
• Wheezing
• Shortness of Breath
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Mucus
• Sore Throat
• Body Chills

What Causes Acute Bronchitis?

A virus commonly causes this condition. The same virus that causes a cold or flu can also cause bronchitis. The virus attacks the bronchial passages creating inflammation.

Less common causes of acute bronchitis are from irritants, bacteria, and mold. A person can be susceptible to bronchitis if they have pre-existing damage in the bronchial tree from pneumonia, for example.

What is Chronic Bronchitis?

This form of bronchitis develops over time rather than appearing suddenly and is a much more serious a condition. It's signature symptoms are recurring episodes of bronchitis that go on and on, lasting months or even a year or more.

Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis can include:

• Cough, Persistent and Heavy
• Lung Mucus, Colored Yellow, Green or White
• Sinus Congestion
• Breathing Difficulties Which Worsen Over Time
• Wheezing Which Worsens Over Time
• Severe Fatigue
• Fever
• Chills
• Bad Breath
• Bluish Skin and Lips
• Edema

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Wife And Mum (England) on 05/30/2018

Apple Cider Vinegar cured chest phlegm and helped me breathe:

Every morning I woke up at 5am struggling to breath as phlegm loosened in my chest overnight and literally did not let me breath. For an hour every morning I drank loads of water (which helped a lot) and tried to cough and release phlegm. Then I read on this site about Apple Cider Vinegar so I started taking 1-2 tablespoons a day in a cup of water. After 2 days I did not wake up gasping for breath, I slept normally! I kept on taking it and was fine, when I stopped taking Apple Cider Vinegar I struggled a bit again in the mornings. I did this for a few weeks.

I have not taken Apple Cider Vinegar now for a good few days and am still fine in the mornings. I just about remember how I use to struggle every morning to breath! I actually can't believe it! I do have some minor phlegm over the day but it is solid and comes up easily, not loose and choking my lungs.

So Apple Cider Vinegar really gave me a lot of relief, and helped me breathe again.

Maybe now I will try it for weight loss!

Posted by Rachel L. (Tarpon Springs, Fl ) on 11/17/2015

I just want to thank the posts about people who cured their chronic bronchitis with apple cider vinegar! I used organic acv only kind I use its the best! (: mixed with 1/2 of a squeezed lemon I added entire half of lemon squeezed to my coffee mug along with himalayian acacia raw organic honey 1 to 2 teaspoons depending how you like taste! I love honey and all its benefits especially raw so I did 2 teaspoons! (: with 1 teaspoon of powdered regular dollar store cinnamon or you can use organic if you prefer! or 1 cinnamon stick! I used just dollar store brand cinnamon and last but not least boiling water and omg!

I was coughing up thick dark yellow mucus! phlem! and my lungs hurt so bad coughing! ): I've been suffering with this for 4 months off and on!! ): and as soon as I drank just half a glass mucus came up so easy like crazy! but turned white right before my eyes! infection gone!!! I'm so happy I want to cry! (: instant relief from months of sheer agony on my poor lungs from coughing so much! (: and I owe it all to that one awesome person who was suffering who posted it! (: and now I'm giving my testimony to help others suffering from horrible chronic bronchitis I had! or any respiratory illness! (: I've been taking lots of other stuff granted vitamin c zinc oil of oregano very very potent on infections especially bronchitis! and very good probiotic! (: but my relief was immediate from this miracle concoction!

Thank you acv, I believe is the utmost cure! Research it my friends!