13b. Respiratory Health - Bronchitis Flashcards
What is bronchitis?
Acute or chronic inflammation of the bronchi
Pathophysiology of bronchitis
Mucosal oedema
Hypertrophy of bronchial glands
Hypertrophy/hyperplasia of bronchial smooth muscle
Irreversible scarring of airways, reducing airflow
Symptoms of bronchitis
Hacking, unproductive cough
Fever
Sore throat
SOB
Headache
Runny/blocked nose
Naturopathic approach to bronchitis
Reduce bronchial irritants
Dietary exclusions
Hydration
Mucolytic foods
Proteolytic enzymes
Which bronchial irritants should be avoided in bronchitis?
Stop smoking
Avoid dusty/smoky atmospheres
What dietary exclusions should be made in bronchitis?
Sugar, salt, sat fats, cow’s dairy, wheat, processed foods, preservatives etc
Mucous forming foods (histamine) - processed meats, dried fruits, cheese, fermented foods, smoked fish, alcohol, avocado, spinach, tomato
What dietary inclusions should be made in bronchitis?
Naturopathic diet
Easy to digest foods
Water, herbal teas, juices, broths
Mucolytic foods - garlic, onion
Horseradish - to reduce mucus
Ginger - inflammation
Cinnamon - expectorant
Bromelain - decreases airway inflammation
Why is the onion/thyme/manuka honey syrup good for bronchitis?
Onions - phytonutrients, C, mucolytic
Thyme - anti-microbial, expectorant
Manuka honey - antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
Nutrients to support bronchitis
A
C
D
Zn
Why does vit A support bronchitis?
Maintains mucous membrane integrity
Enhances T-cell proliferation
Dosage of vit A to support bronchitis
5000iu/day
Why does vit C support bronchitis?
Immune enhancer
AO - reduces OS
Anti-inflammatory
Why does vit D support bronchitis?
Def associated with increased risk of respiratory infection
Immuno-modulatory
Why does Zn support bronchitis?
Modules immune function
Maintains mucous membrane integrity
