have you been experiencing shortness of
breath a persistent cough yellow or
green mucus fatigue a penis and or a
fever if so then you may have been
suffering from a chest infection but
just know that you are not alone in this
condition chest infections are common
and often appear after or along with the
flu or a common cold sometimes the
symptoms can be severe other times
they're mild and can go away on their
own but did you know that there are some
natural treatments that you can use to
help speed up the process in this video
we're going to cover seven natural
methods for treating a chest infection
that can help clear up your lungs and
make breathing easier if you're ready
let's get into it
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first and foremost you can try the
classic lemon and honey solution sipping
on a solution of lemon honey and warm
water is a classic home remedy that is
widely used across the world it's useful
in alleviating sore throat symptoms that
are caused by repeated coughing studies
show that honey reduces call symptoms
because of its antimicrobial and
anti-inflammatory properties
lemon is a rich source of vitamin C that
helps strengthen the immune system and
when combined with honey and provide a
detoxifying boost for an effective DIY
concoction you can take a glass of warm
water and mix it with one tablespoon of
lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of natural
honey
drink it first thing in the morning
after waking up for the best results the
second way to treat a chest infection is
to stay hydrated more than 70% of the
human body is made up of water which is
why it's always important to stay
hydrated especially when a chest
infection is present dehydration causes
the mucus and secretions and the lungs
to thicken up which makes it more
difficult to call them up for removal
also most chest infections occur during
the winter months which just so happens
to be the dry season this means that
your body has to work overtime in order
to maintain proper levels of hydration
drinking at least 3 liters of water per
day can help ensure that your body is
getting the hydration that it needs
number 3 utilize humidity and steam
inhalation
one reason that symptoms get worse
during a chest infection is because of
dryness in the nasal passages humidity
and steam inhalation is a great way to
counter this and soothe the Airways a
humidifier produces steam and disperses
it throughout the room so that it can
easily be inhaled into the airways which
provides relief and helps loosen up
secretions high-quality room humidifiers
can be purchased from online Reed
others such as Amazon and Walmart all
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description or if you're on a budget
another quick way to inhale steam is to
simply take a hot shower the natural
steam that is created offers similar
benefits and occurs without you having
to spend any extra of your hard-earned
money number four try herbal remedies
from the ginger family when it comes to
food based natural home remedies for a
chest infection ginger is a great one to
consider the roots of a ginger plant are
widely used for food and natural
medicinal purposes around the world
ginger has a strong odor that is useful
in clearing the nasal airways studies
show that ginger has bioactive
components and antioxidants that reduce
oxidative damage due to stress
it also has anti-inflammatory properties
that can help relax the airways and the
lungs and fight against fever that
occurs during a chest infection so
adding ginger to your diet and taking it
in the form of juice or drinking it in
your teeth can naturally help treat your
body for a chest infection number 5 use
natural essential oils using naturally
extracted essential oils such as
eucalyptus lemongrass rosemary and
sandalwood can be effective methods for
treating a chest infection you can use
these oils either by inhalation via
diffusers vaping or by topical
application in the form of a natural
vapor rub studies show that aromatherapy
via the inhalation of essential oils can
help treat upper chest infections by
diminishing nasal congestion and
reducing the spasms that occur with a
repeated cough high quality diffusers
can also be purchased from online
retailers such as Amazon and Walmart
I'll drop links to some of those down
below in the description as well if
you're interested
if you don't have a diffuser you can
consider making a homemade vapor rub by
mixing two tablespoons of coconut oil
with six to eight drops of the essential
oil of your choice then apply the vapor
rub to your chest and back for relief
number six remove mucus through postural
drainage one of the most common problems
that occurs with a chest infection is
the accumulation of mucus and phlegm in
the chest and Airways which can lead to
shortness of breath discomfort and
sometimes wheezing the human body uses
coughing as a natural mechanism to get
rid of excess mucus but sometimes
natural coughing is just not enough this
is when postural drainage can serve as
an efficient way to clear the lungs
simply by adjusting your physical
posture it's a technique that uses
gravity to remove excess mucus and
secretions you can lie down on the bed
facing upwards and keep your hips above
the chest level by placing pillows onto
your legs as the body is tilted in this
position the mucus from the lower parts
your loans will start draining upwards
so that it can be exhaled more easily by
coughing just keep in mind that postural
drainage is best when performed under
the supervision of a respiratory
therapist or doctor so depending on your
condition be sure to check with a
reliable medical professional before
using this technique and last but not
least you can consider taking
over-the-counter medications don't get
me wrong natural remedies are great but
if the symptoms are too severe or
unbearable this is when you can look
into some over-the-counter medications
that can help they come in various forms
such as vapor rubs pain relievers and
decongestants vapor rubs are easily
available and can provide quick relief
from chest congestion and cough just
simply apply the ointment to the chest
throat upper back forehead or around the
nose for short-term relief if achiness
or headaches become a problem during the
chest infection you can take a pain
relief
such as ibuprofen because it's an
anti-inflammatory drug that can subside
a fever along with any accompany pain
another over-the-counter medication that
you can consider is a decongestant which
can help clear the Airways of mucus and
phlegm they come in various forms such
as nasal sprays drops and tablets
keep in mind decongestants also come in
various dosages so be cautious and
always consult with a general physician
about the risk and benefits of taking
this type of medication so there you
have it the natural remedies that we
talked about in this video can be
beneficial in mitigating the symptoms of
a chest infection with that said as I
always say be sure to check with your
doctor for the most appropriate medical
advice for your specific situation
apart from these remedies preventative
measures like avoiding smoking and
maintaining proper personal hygiene are
also very beneficial and if you do have
a chest infection practicing social
distancing is essential in order to
prevent the chances of spreading it to
your family friends and others in your
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and provides all the relevant links to
studies sources and references that were
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again for watching and I will see you in
the next video and as always breathe
easy my friends
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