What is Atelectasis?

 

Atelectasis is a health condition that describes the failure of the lung to expand completely or collapses.  It results when there is some infection, presence of fluid within the lungs and around it, or a blockage of the airways. While home remedies cannot uncollapse a lung, it can resolve some of the symptoms that come with Atelectasis. Below are some great home remedies.

1. Ginger

Ginger is widely reviewed as a powerful anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and warming remedy for a number of health infractions. When infections lead to excessive production of mucus, ginger can clear it up and remedy the situation. Three cups of ginger daily will be effective. You can drink ginger tea or ginger ale to help with this. 

2. Water

Eight glasses of water intake on a daily basis is recommended and it is well known that water expedites a flush of toxins from the body. In this case, the mucus will be dissolved in other secretions so they can be expelled through the mouth and other pathways.

3. Sesame Oil

Get a cup of water and add a tablespoon of sesame oil to it and boil for 30 minutes at the minimum. Fetch it and inhale the vapor from a bowl (use at least twice a day). The sesame oil can also be taken as a drop by having it applied to your nostrils one after the other. The oil can also be heated and massaged to your chest up to 20 minutes every day.

4. Onion

Using onion daily in your meals is effective in clearing mucus from your body. When you make a salad, add enough onions and use it during lunch and evening meals. If you love chicken soup, make it hot and add bits of onion to it and eat it up to 3 times daily.

5. Tomato

Adding tomato to your salad enables you to have it during lunch and dinner on a daily basis. Having tomato soup thrice a week also brings huge relief. You can prepare tomato by squashing and boiling it using a 20- minute setting on your cooker. Fetch it and sip slowly. Serve while hot for best effects.  All routines here can provide the desired relief in the short term if adhered to diligently and often.

6. Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus provides relief to sufferers of respiratory ailments when applied in a requisite manner. You need to ensure that you source your eucalyptus oil from a trustworthy dispensary as it needs to be uncontaminated to be effective. When using eucalyptus or other essential oils, make sure to dillute the oil with water so it does not damage your skin. Apply to your chest by massaging the oil slowly and consistently. The vapor escape can be inhaled when added to warm water to bring home your relief.

7. Posture

Positioning and changing your posture can help shift mucus out of your lungs and for people who are bedridden, frequent change in position is recommended to free up your respiratory pathways. When you are relaxing, try to sit up straight. 

8. Dried Figs

Figs provide a major boost to your immune mechanism and put a number of infections at bay. Eat up to 4 dried figs every morning to unleash its healing effects.

9. Avoid Nuts

Nuts are easily trapped in your airways if swallowed without chewing. So, kids with no molars to chew should be kept off nuts till they are above 3 years. Adults who frequently have problems with sore or dry throats should also avoid them.Peanut butter, and other nut butters, are okay to eat.

10. Neti Pots

Dissolve half teaspoonful of salt in warm water and empty it into a Neti pot. To use it, hold the spout close to your nostrils with your head tilted sideways and inhale the steam till it flows out of your other nostril. Repeat process until you are relieved.  This will clear the mucus and toxins lodged in your sinus and airways.

11. Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits provide ascorbic acid in rich quantities and they serve as antioxidants to boost your immune system and expel respiratory infections. Lemons, oranges, and grapefruits are a vital source of Vitamin C and your body can rarely have enough of them. So, include them in your diet round the clock. Phlegm is pushed away from the airways and lungs when you consume more citrus.

12. Garlic and Milk Mix

Garlic is reputed for its anti-inflammatory edge and since it also has antibiotic properties, it works well in healing your lungs. Hot milk and a mix of garlic are to be eaten for relief and though pungent in taste, it works wonders. Garlic, on its own or in meals, can also work wonders.

13. Lavender

Lavender comes up on the list of several remedies that can be used at home and for Atelectasis. You need to heat the oil and massage to your chest. It is reinforced with eucalyptus oil or rosemary oil to fortify its curative ability. A few drops of the additives are recommended to keep the mix in its virile bounds. Remeber to dilute the oil with water or moisturizers, like cocoa or shea butter. 

14. Yoga

Yoga poses provide a wide range of relief and they can also be used for lung strengthening. However, because of the associated strain, the poses are only recommended for those who have recovered from the ailment and should not be used when undergoing treatment.

15. Good Hygiene

Maintaining good hygiene keeps many infections at bay, and the easily overlooked tip is thorough hand washing.  Use ordinary soap to wash your hands clean when you are back indoors and before you eat. This is vital for good health in all persons, but more importantly, for anyone already suffering from Atelectasis.

16. Turmeric

Getting rid of mucus from your lungs is important to enable your lungs to expand to their full stretch. Prepare a glass and fill it with hot milk. Empty your turmeric into it using a teaspoonful measure. Take this twice on a daily basis to provide you relief.

17. Avoid Fatty Foods

Avoiding fatty foods come across as a healthy practice for a number of reasons. This is to be imbibed for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis. Avoid fast food and other greasy foods as often as you can.

18. Percussion

When you clap on the chest, it acts to break up mucus lodged in your airways and provide relief as the impediments flow out. Try coughing after you do this.

19. Salt Water

Salt water can be used to clear the buildup of mucus along your pathways. It destroys any bacteria that lurk around your airways. You just add a tip of salt to a glass of warm water and gargle repeatedly for best effect. Do this as often as needed. Try not to swallow the salt water.

20. Eat Spicy Food

Spicy food makes it easier for impediments along your airways to melt and flow out. Chili and the family of spices is a good match for mucus buildup. Eating peppers will also get the job done.

21. Cinnamon and Honey

These two have properties that work well against respiratory infections and since they are easily added to warm water, they can be mixed and taken with tea or walk milk. A daily routine of this will do you lots of good. The anti-bacterial properties present in the mix makes it a worthwhile inclusion in the home remedies for Atelectasis list.

22. Cayenne

Capsaicin is an effective remedy for the regulation of mucus and it is present in high proportion in cayenne.  Cayenne is a flexible spice that can be added to a variety of meals and drinks. Use daily in your meals for best effect

23. Mullein

The Quaker’s Rouge as it is also alternately called; Mullein provides relief and is used as one of the home remedies for Atelectasis. The herb is found in the wild across North America and is specifically rampant around the mountains of North Georgia in the Eastern fringe of the U.S. Tinctures, teas, and syrups from this herb effectively thin out respiratory blockages so that mucus can be easily expelled.

24. Apple Cider Vinegar

This ingredient provides equilibrium in your body and this will balance your body pH. Since it helps to boost the alkaline levels in your body, it acts against mucus and limits its excessive production. If you do not like the taste, try diluting it with water.

25. Quit Smoking

Smoking exerts strain on your lungs and getting off the habit will not only serve as a preventive measure but also make it easier to get relief if you already suffer from the ailment. When you smoke, more mucus gets produced as it damages the cilia found on your bronchial tubes, which are a conduit for mucus. This leaves more mucus in and around your lungs thereby straining your breathing mechanism. Quitting smoking can also improve other health problems, like asthma symptoms. 

26. Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm trees are found across North America. This tree’s bark contains valuable health remedies. The medicinal properties are used best when the bark is ground into a powder. If added to warm water, you can drink it and makes it easy to cough up impediments along your airways.

27. Encourage coughing

Anyone with respiratory impediments might have mucus clogging their pathways. In the case of Atelectasis, mucus presence is an impediment and coughing can make it easier to push them out to your relief.

28. Avoid Refined Foods

Refined foods have synthetics that are unhealthy and avoiding them can be a boost to your body immune system. Refined foods included boxed, canned, and microwavable meals. 

29. Basil Leaves

Basil is a wonderful tasting herb that is also full of medicinal benefits.. The use of basil in our modern day meals and condiments has become more widespread. The leaves are edible even when uncooked. They expel mucus efficiently and this enhances your breathing ease. Relief comes with continuous use of this remedy as Atelectasis can be a lingering ailment to deal with.

30. Gravity Assists

Muscus can get stuck in the airways, causing the symptoms of Atelectasis to become worse.Onee way to reduce the muscus content in your body is to safely put your body upside down. Gravity assists are one of the options to use among the many home remedies for Atelectasis that can do this. 

31. Healthy Weight

We recommend changing various aspects of a possible unhealthy lifestyle to put atelectasis in check. One of the best ways to do this is to have a healthy body weight.  You can reach a healthy weight with diet and exercise. Consult your doctor to see what a healthy body weight for you is.

32. Camphor

Camphor is used as an effective remedy for many ailments but it works well as one of the home remedies for Atelectasis. The challenge to meet is avoiding adulterated products which are now rampant. To use camphor, mix it with water and massage to your back and chest for relief that comes almost immediately. You are sure to get relief with a few days of use and you will experience better lung movement.

33.  Breathing Exercise

Deep breathing will provide relief and what you need to do is to breathe in deeply with your stomach pushed out.  Release the inhaled air forcefully in short bursts with your stomach muscles contracted inwards. This will help push out toxins from within and improve your body functions. Other breathing exercises can be found using this link. Breathing exercises can also provide relief from anxiety symptoms as well.

Try these home remedies whenever you have the time to relieve your Atelectasis symptoms.