Bronchitis and Natural Cures

Author: Abigail Franks

Homeopathic remedies are claimed by many to be better than medical science if only through their claim of being Natural. Take for example homeopathy.

Homeopathic medicine was founded in the late 18th century and is based on using diluted substances from various animals' minerals and plans. The remedies are designed to match different symptoms of illnesses to encourage the body's natural healing process. The idea of like cures like is a basic premise of homeopathy.

Homeopathy is the treatment of disease by consuming natural
materials that are claimed to simulate the symptoms of the
disease. The natural products are diluted in water and so the
claimed effective ingredient can be given in extremely small
amounts. The efficacy of this type of treatment is rejected by
most medical experts today.

The problem with the claims of many so called natural remedies
is their effectiveness has never been verified by any scientific
research. Consider homeopathy is based on an 18th century
theory that apparently was NOT effective as the hospital wards
were filled with patients that WERE cured with a little invention
of modern medicine called antibiotics.

While it may be argued that homeopathy may have its place, the
treatment of bronchitis is not such a situation. The reason is
that bronchitis, if left on its own may develop into pneumonia.

A simple definition of bronchitis is inflammation of the
bronchial tubes that send air into the lungs. There are two
types of bronchitis, acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is
usually associated with a respiratory infection which itself can
be either viral or bacterial.

Trying to treat bronchitis with natural cures or remedies may
result in respiratory pneumonia. A medical doctor can quickly
diagnose bronchitis and prescribe antibiotics when necessary to
control the infection.

This isn't to suggest that all home cures are of no value. Many
such as hot tea and lemon can work wonders in calming a hacking
cough. Medicated warm mist vaporizers can loosen congestion an
aid in breathing. Neither of these home remedies however can take
the place of an appropriate antibiotic treatment.

If you're interest in and natural cures is based on obtaining
the best care for you or your child, it's important to realize
that in cases involving bronchial infection, a medical doctor IS
the best care. Share with your doctor your desire to limit the
use of prescribed medications and he will work with you and
suggest alternatives that you can try for the relief of some
symptoms.

Medical doctors today are in a battle with us as consumers to
limit the use of antibiotics to only when necessary. It's the
over-prescribing of these wonder drugs that has created many of
the super bacteria that are now immune to the antibiotic
medications. Still, wouldn't it be great to have some effective
cough medicine to relieve your child's hacking cough in the
middle of the night if the natural cures that working.

Obtaining the benefits of medical science makes you a wise and
caring parent.

This isn't to say that homeopathy is completely worthless. Many
symptoms such as sinusitis and a bronchial cough can be treated
without expensive pharmaceutical medications. Still, if you're a
parent, wouldn't it be great to have some effective cough
medicine to relieve your child's hacking cough in the middle of
the night if the homeopathic remedy doesn't work?

About the author:
Abigail Franks has done extensive research into Asthma, Allergies,
and their triggers. Visit the Asthma site for more information on
Bronchitis and Asthma