Bronchitis

N-Acetylcysteine is an expectorant and a mucolytic; loosens the mucus; improves bronchial and lung function, reduces cough and the number of acute attacks; alleviates symptoms; useful for acute and chronic bronchitis. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

South African geranium fights infection; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take South African geranium root extract daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Thymus extract enhances immune system; prevents infection. Take thymus extract daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 0.5-6.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Andrographis is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms, reduces duration and severity. Take 0.2--2.0 g of standardized andrographis extract daily, containing 5% of andrographolide, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Chinese skullcap is an anti-inflammatory; fights infection; enhances antibiotics action; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-9 g of Chinese skullcap daily, in tea or pill form, in divided doses, for many months.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces lung inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces lung inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Used for acute bronchitis. Take 1-2 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces lung inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.