1/3 pound of freshly ground mustard is mixed with warm water and a paste is formed. Thin wool cloth is placed on the chest; the paste is brushed on the cloth and wrapped in a towel. It is removed after 10-15 minutes. The paste aids circulation in the chest and decreases irritation of the throat and the urge to cough.

Swelling of air passages leads to bronchitis. It is of two types- acute and chronic. Bronchitis increases with dip in mercury.

Asthmatic bronchitis can affect people of all ages. Bronchial hyperactivity, immunological abnormalities, and life-threatening childhood infections are some of the causes of asthmatic bronchitis. One suffering with this condition should be away from dust, smoke and pollens.

One can become free from bronchitis by using adequate medicines and treatment. Several factors are considered for the treatment. The treatment must include – bronchodilators, corticosteroids, inhalers, oral antibiotics, expectorants, etc.

It is advisable to get an annual flu shot. As there are several cases of acute bronchitis which arise from flu. Flu shot offers protection from both bronchitis and flu.

Slight fever is one of the symptoms of bronchitis. The fever may rise to 101 to 102°F and may continue for last three to five days though, the antibiotics are started. Range of temperature is between 100 to 101 F

Pneumonia and bronchitis are two different diseases. Both are different. Pneumonia is described as an infection in one or both the lungs.

Removal of an intra uterine device is a very common procedure. Pain along with bleeding can develop after IUD removal. Pain is imparted for little period after removal of IUD and aspirin can control this well.

Cough produces increased mucus during night. Hence, the cough is more during night. Collection of mucus is more during the night.

Bronchitis cough is worse at night. Lying down aggravates bronchitis and wheezing. It is essential to quickly start with the treatment.