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Wheezing is a sharp sound that occurs while breathing. It’s commonly experienced during old age. What causes wheezing? A wheezing sound is heard when the air passages get blocked, inflamed or contracted. These hurdles in the air passages make breathing difficult, resulting in a wheezing sound or a wheezing cough. Wheezing and coughing can be the symptoms of a respiratory problem. Home remedies work well as wheezing treatment. Here are some of them…

What Are Wheezing Causes?

The wheezing sound and coughing could be caused by the following diseases:

Cold
Asthma
Allergies
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bronchitis
Dysfunction of the vocal cords

Wheezing Symptoms

The following symptoms may be observed along with wheezing:

Chest tightness
Windpipe inflammation
Coughing
Sneezing
Irritation caused by the presence of food particles in the throat

Home Remedies For Wheezing

1. Steam Inhalation Reduces The Wheezing Sound.

Steam inhalation is one of the easiest, yet most effective home remedies for wheezing cough. It works well for those suffering from cold and respiratory problems because the steam cleanses the air passages and allows free breathing. Take about 500 ml of water in a pan and bring it to a boil. When the water starts boiling, turn the heat off. Add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil for better results. Keep a towel over your head to keep the steam from diversion, and then inhale the steam. There are other essential oils like geranium, lavender, and menthol that can be added to the steam.

2. Thyme Tea: An Effective Wheezing Treatment

Wheezing can be dealt by drinking thyme herbal tea. Thyme has flavonoids and volatile oils that remove bacteria from the sinuses. Boil half teaspoon of thyme in 250 ml of water. Let it steep for a few minutes and consume twice a day. Peppermint tea can be a great alternative to thyme tea, but make sure it is not consumed by children since it can harm them.

3. Honey Cures Wheezing And Coughing.

Honey is among the best home remedies for wheezing. Taking it in warm drinks help reduce the wheezing sound. Honey is antimicrobial as well as anti-inflammatory in nature. When mixed in herbal beverages, it reduces throat inflammation. Warm one glass of water and add a teaspoon lemon juice along with one teaspoon honey. Drink this every morning for faster healing. For a wheezing cough, take one teaspoon of honey before sleeping to keep the throat moist and warm.

4. Garlic Vegetable Juice Reduces Wheezing.

Prepare a juice by mixing the vegetables of your choice like spinach, celery, cabbage or even fruits. Avoid any ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction. After the juice is ready, add one teaspoon of garlic juice and drink. This juice works as an effective wheezing treatment by clearing your throat and flushing out the bacteria.

Note: Articles on Ayurvedum are solely for the purpose of sharing the goodness of Ayurveda and bringing awareness on natural and healthy living. Please do not substitute it for professional medical advice. Ingredients discussed can interfere with certain medications. So, before using anything to treat yourself, always consult an Ayurveda doctor or practitioner.