Bronchitis

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Bronchitis is a lung condition that causes inflammation in the bronchi, or large airways, of the lungs. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). 

Description

Bronchitis is a lung condition that causes inflammation in the bronchi, or large airways, of the lungs. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). 

Acute bronchitis Chronic bronchitis
Symptoms Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, coughing up mucus Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, mucus production
Duration A few days to ten days Lasts for at least three months and returns at least two years in a row
Causes Infections like a cold or the flu Long-term exposure to irritants like air pollution, cigarette smoke, or e-cigarettes
Treatment Rest, fluids, cough suppressant, pain reliever, humidifier or steam Symptoms may get better or worse, but they will never completely go away

Bronchitis usually starts as an infection in the nose, ears, throat, or sinuses that spreads to the bronchi. Some risk factors for bronchitis include:

  • Breathing in cigarette smoke
  • Having a weakened immune system
  • Gastric reflux
  • Frequent exposure to irritants like dust or chemical fumes
  • Lack of vaccinations for the flu, pneumonia, and whooping cough
  • Age older than 50 years 

Can Yoga & Meditation Help Manages Bronchitis?

Yoga and meditation can help manage bronchitis by improving lung function and reducing symptoms: 

  • Breathing exercises

Yoga’s breathing exercises, or pranayama, can help improve lung capacity, expand the chest and airways, and increase oxygen intake. 

  • Asanas

Yoga poses, or asanas, can help strengthen the lungs and improve breathing efficiency. Some asanas that may help with bronchitis include Ardha chakrasana, Kati chakrasana, Gomukhasana, Ustrasana, Bhujangasana, and Setubandasana. 

  • Kriyas

Kriya practices like jala neti and sutra neti can help clear nasal congestion and reduce mucus buildup. 

  • Meditation

Meditation can help provide beneficial effects by modulating the brain’s cortico-limbic-hypothalamic systems

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