Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi everyone! I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given me the results I want. I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry Bark. Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to linger? Any thought would be apperciated. Thanks, Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Also Asthma can cause lot of mucus problem you might want to check it. Serap **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi Jean, I would suggest trying MucoStop by Enzymedica. It's an amazing enzyme formula specifically for what you're experiencing. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/47cq3c Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to linger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi Jean - Have you tried B & T's Homeopathic Bronchial Cough Syrup? I'm always recommending it because it works so well. I used to get that sort of terrible congestion, but the B & T syrup really cleaned it up. I don't even get congested anymore, and I had it at least once a year before. If you don't want to try that or can't find it, there also is a lemon mixture that seems to help break up congestion. You'll cough and choke like mad when it's coming back up, though. I haven't used it in so many years that I'm not sure of the exact details, but perhaps you can find it or someone else will know. I think it was just a couple tablespoons of lemon juice in 8 ounces of warm water. Might have had a bit of honey mixed in, too, but I don't think so. I used it once for my son. He coughed and hated me because it tasted so bad to him (that's why I think there wasn't honey in there, which would have sweetened it), but his congestion broke up. Cindy Cindy Kirchhoff http://livinginrhyme.com , " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote: > I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had > a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. > > So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to > work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given > me the results I want. > > I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry > Bark. > > Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to > linger? Any thought would be apperciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Inhaling steam of garlic and thyme boiled in a little water seemed to help me a lot. Joy , " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had > a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. > > So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to > work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given > me the results I want. > > I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry > Bark. > > Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to > linger? Any thought would be apperciated. > > > Thanks, > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 If it is in your lungs, I think you would need a nebulizer to prevent pneumonia. Check with your doctor about this. Albuterol is usually what is inhaled. It can raise your blood pressure, so don't take it with sudafed. Good luck Jean <fjd2002 wrote: Hi everyone! I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given me the results I want. I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry Bark. Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to linger? Any thought would be apperciated. Thanks, Jean Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 , " jmr1290 " <jomarex wrote: > > Inhaling steam of garlic and thyme boiled in a little water seemed to > help me a lot. > > Joy > > Thanks Joy for your garlic and thyme recommendation. Thank you to all who gave good advice on lung congestion. All is appreciated from this group of very caring and knowledgeable folks Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi, I had a round of this bug this past winter and thought it could be some sort of reaction to mold. in any event what worked for me was Cayenne pepper I put it in empty caps and swallowed it and also drank it in water with lemon. I also ate alot of raw garlic chopped up small. and took alot more digestive enzymes. Somehow the lungs and the digestive system relate to each other. When I have anything going on with the lungs I take more enzymes. I toyed with the idea of doing a mustard poltuice (sp?) but have never done one of those before. It sounds so old fashioned and is a folk remedy but also kinda intriguing. I also did alot more use of my neti pot with super fine salt and baking soda that really did help. I drank more water and rested more. whatever you decide to do take good care! Patty , " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had > a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. > > So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to > work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given > me the results I want. > > I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry > Bark. > > Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to > linger? Any thought would be appreciated. > > > Thanks, > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 ---massage of the area comes to mind as does breathing in the fumes of apple brandy from an old oak keg -an edgar cayce remedy as does the bob beck protocol go to google videos and type in bob beck and watch phill In , " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had > a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. > > So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to > work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given > me the results I want. > > I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry > Bark. > > Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to > linger? Any thought would be apperciated. > > > Thanks, > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 The first thing you need to do is stop eating things that create mucous in the first place: milk and dairy, oranges, and white rice are a good beginning. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Try the Lobelia tincture or make Lobelia herb tea; spit out any mucous which may be expelled; eat Citrus fruits and cucumbers with salt. a.-- - In , " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > I've been sick with some kind of bug, and for the last month have had > a lot of mucus and congestion in my lungs. > > So far I've tried three herbs separately, and given each a chance to > work with breaking up the mucus and releasing it, but none have given > me the results I want. > > I tried the liquid tinctures, Mullein, Pleurisy Root and Wild Cherry > Bark. > > Any suggestions for stubborn chest/lung congestion that wants to > linger? Any thought would be apperciated. > > > Thanks, > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Another old remedy that I remember now is pounding the back (over the lungs or bronchial tubes) with a closed, cupped hand -- the percussion travels through the tissues and helps break up the congestion. I just realized that I like the most-direct kind of remedies... Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Dear MM I would like to take issue here that Oranges causse Mucous; Oranges expell and dissolve mucous; White sugar;flour cause Mucous. A. Mucous busting Salad: Red Onions and Cucumbers with Soy Sauce/Lemon;-- - In , " Dr. Maria Moratto " <drmoratto wrote: > > The first thing you need to do is stop eating things that create > mucous in the first place: milk and dairy, oranges, and white > rice are a good beginning. > > > > MM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 , " patty " <patt1 wrote: > > > I had a round of this bug this past winter and thought it could be > some sort of reaction to mold. in any event what worked for me was > Cayenne pepper I put it in empty caps and swallowed it and also drank > it in water with lemon. I also ate alot of raw garlic chopped up > small. and took alot more digestive enzymes. Somehow the lungs and > the digestive system relate to each other. I also did alot more use of my neti pot with super fine > salt and baking soda that really did help. I drank more water and > rested more. > whatever you decide to do take good care! > > Thanks so much for your advice Patty! I have a neti pot and I use non-iodized sea salt and natural baking soda with it, but honestly I stopped using it months ago. I found that if it didn't flow freely, and I had any kind of congestion, then it caused some pain behind my eye or ear, and there was a time when the water came out of my nose without warning at my work, not a good thing. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Milk and dairy cause mucous to be produced. If you want to cut it out, then stop all dairy and cheese. A good product that is organic that helps to reduce mucous and helps to get it out of the lungs is " Clear Lungs " by Ridgecrest Herbals. I have asthma and emphysema and this has helped my lungs so much. I used to be unable to fill my lungs with air. I had to use oxygen all the time, and I would cough stuff up all the time. Now, I only use oxygen at night. I can exercise and walk for a long time. I rarely cough anything up at all. It is so nice to be able to take a deep breath and fill my lungs completely up! Truly a blessing. I hope this helps! Blessings! Aimie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 white sugar and white flour food causes mucous build up also;Salt does not cause mucous; in fact Salt is called " a mucous buster; i guess this is why chicken soup with lots o' salt helps clear colds.--- In , Aimie Howe <phoenixrising138 wrote: > > Milk and dairy cause mucous to be produced. > > If you want to cut it out, then stop all dairy and cheese. > > A good product that is organic that helps to reduce mucous and helps to get it out of the lungs is " Clear Lungs " by Ridgecrest Herbals. > > I have asthma and emphysema and this has helped my lungs so much. > > I used to be unable to fill my lungs with air. I had to use oxygen all the time, and I would cough stuff up all the time. > > Now, I only use oxygen at night. I can exercise and walk for a long time. > I rarely cough anything up at all. > > It is so nice to be able to take a deep breath and fill my lungs completely up! Truly a blessing. > > I hope this helps! > > Blessings! > > Aimie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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