Chest congestion, persistent cough, cold, breathlessness/ wheezing and running nose could well be an indication of chest congestion and a weakened immune system in general. A chest infection can be explained as a condition wherein your lungs are infected with a virus or bacteria that causes difficulty in breathing. The condition reduces the oxygen supply to the organs in the body and can also lead to organ failure, if left untreated.
Here are 5 home remedies to treat it:
Fenugreek tea: The anti-inflammatory properties of fenugreek will help in reducing the inflammation of the respiratory tract. Moreover, the antimicrobial compounds present in fenugreek seeds help in dealing with infection-causing organisms. All you have to do is soak the seeds overnight in water, heat the liquid after straining it and then add honey. Here, your herbal tea is ready.
Ginger: Ginger is great to alleviate the symptoms of chest congestion. It does so by clearing your airways. It acts as an expectorant and antimicrobial agent. Furthermore, it reduces the phlegm to a great extent, so it ultimately relieves the respiratory tract of any congestion. The phytochemicals that it contains, kills the harmful microorganisms too.
Honey: Honey is antimicrobial in nature and can help you to get rid of respiratory tract infection. Furthermore, it also soothes soar throat and reduced irritation.
Essential oils: Irrespective of which oil you choose to have- coconut/ eucalyptus/ tea tree oil or so, they all have properties that can help you to fight chest congestion. These help in reduction of mucus, anti-inflammatory properties for the inflamed respiratory passages and also by exhibiting antimicrobial against the infection causing the congestion.
Onion: Surprised to read about it here? Don't be. Onion has properties that soothes your aching throat and relieves you of chest congestion. One effective way of consuming it is to have it with honey and lemon juice.
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