Since wheezing is a symptom, natural remedies like apple cider vinegar and cashews can be used to complement treatment for the underlying problem. Herbal and home remedies can make breathing easier while the root condition is treated.
Wheezing sounds like high-pitched whistling when exhaling, caused by narrowed airways. Wheezing can be caused by many conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, smoking or even a tumor or lung cancer. While home remedies may alleviate the wheezing, the underlying cause should be identified.
Home Remedies for Wheezing
At home treatments like the popular apple cider vinegar tonic can be a very effective treatment for wheezing. Many natural remedies balance pH and eliminate allergies causing wheezing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This popular home remedy, the ACV tonic, stopped wheezing after repeated treatments with antibiotics and prednisone had failed. A good quality organic apple cider vinegar with the ‘mother’ has so many health benefits that everyone should have it in the cupboard.
Cashews
It may seem odd that eating some cashews would be a home treatment for wheezing. However, cashews are packed with valuable nutrients: proanthocyanidins, phytochemicals and antioxidants (these fight heart disease and cancer). Most of the fat is heart-healthy oleic acid, also found in olive oil.
Breath Moist, Warm Air
Using a vaporizer or running a hot shower to create a sauna-like atmosphere in the bathroom may be a helpful home treatment for wheezing.
Lemon Tea
Lemon is a popular remedy and aids the respiratory system to rid itself of mucus and bacteria. Fresh lemon and boiling water make a tasty, healthful tea. Lemon juice and warm water can also be used as a cleansing gargle.
Herbal Teas
Savory, thyme, mint and ginger are frequently used herbal remedies for wheezing and lung conditions. Thyme is believed to help strengthen the lungs.
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Aromatherapy is a helpful alternative treatment and encourages relaxation and stress reduction. The oils can be inhaled or mixed with lotion or alcohol and applied to the skin (try just one drop first). Therapeutic grade essential oils that could be tried are eucalyptus, mint, lemon, tea tree and clary sage.
Since wheezing is a symptom, home remedies normally are used to complement treatment for the underlying problem. Alternative treatments have helped many people to breathe easier.
