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Bronchitis (Holistic)

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A constant, nagging cough may point to a case of acute or chronic bronchitis. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Fill up on fruits and veggies

    Help keep your lungs healthy by getting the antioxidant nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables

  • Take some extra C

    Help recovery from acute bronchitis by supplementing with 200 to 2,000 mg a day of vitamin C

  • Get to know NAC

    Taking 400 to 600 mg a day of the supplement N-acetyl cysteine may reduce the thickness of lung secretions and improve symptoms of chronic bronchitis

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