Tracheitis, causes and remedies

Unfortunately, tracheitis is a disorder we all know a little and we certainly have a clear understanding of its symptoms.

It is an inflammation of the trachea, that throat district that joins the larynx to the first bronchi and is accompanied by cough, fever, cold, pain in the sternum, difficulty in breathing with the emission of rales, due to a narrowing of the trachea that in cases of severe inflammation can also be completely blocked.

There is a form of primary t racheite a, infection directly affecting the trachea, and a secondary tracheitis, which initially involves the first airways and then deepens and concentrates on the tracheal portion.

This makes us understand that it is not to be taken superficially and it is always good to consult a doctor for a correct diagnosis.

The causes of tracheitis

Tracheitis can be of bacterial origin or of viral origin.

> Bacterial : Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae are the most common agents that can cause inflammation of the trachea and bring with it the most typical symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough and difficulty in getting air through and for the bronchi. The Staffilococcus aureus colonizes the first airways so the tracheitis caused by this agent can be either primary or secondary and in the latter case come from infections such as rhinitis, laryngitis pharyngitis. Streptococcus is the cause of pneumonia and serious forms of infection such as meningitis, but in our case it can also give rise to forms of bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis and tracheitis.

> Viral : flu viruses, colds such as rhinovirus can affect the entire laryngeal tract or subsequently only the portion of the trachea with redness, burning, difficulty swallowing and breathing.

Tracheitis can also originate from irritating agents such as toxic fumes, harmful substances, pollution of various kinds, allergenic substances such as pollen, animal hair, dust, all of which contribute to irritating the mucous membrane and inflating the airways.

It is important to consult the doctor at the first warning because the tracheitis not treated correctly can present serious complications, up to respiratory arrest and consequently to death.

Remedies for tracheitis treatment

The doctor will carry out the so-called " swab ", ie the taking of a sample from the mucous membranes for culture tests and establish whether the inflammation is of bacterial origin and identify the bacteria to be fought. In this case the antibiotic must be used as specific as possible.

In the case in which the infection is instead of a viral nature, antibiotics are not needed, but we can resort to soothing remedies, even natural ones, rest and an accurate hydration.

If instead the tracheitis was caused by allergenic agents it is likely the administration of drugs based on the severity of the symptoms.

Adjuvant natural remedies.

Nature comes to our aid in support of pharmacological treatments with soothing remedies, which are useful for our airways.

> Mallow : thanks to the presence of flavonoids and mucilage, a malva herbal tea has an anti-inflammatory effect throughout the initial tract, with a soothing, emollient and expectorant action.

> Thyme : an infusion of thyme to be used for fumigations and to drink is a natural antibacterial that contrasts infections of various kinds and assists pharmacological treatments, is balsamic and promotes breathing

> Cajeput in essential oil: gargle with cajeput allow to counter infections affecting the upper airways and the entire oropharyngeal cavity. Two or three drops in warm water to rinse. It is possible to take Cajeput, if it is of the purest extraction, through a teaspoon of honey in which to dissolve a drop of this precious essential oil.

> Propolis : a solution of non-alcoholic Propolis is an excellent remedy to fight bacterial infection. Disinfects and soothes the mouth and throat.