What is bronchitis? Acute inflammation of the bronchi, or the airways connecting the windpipe to the lungs, which causes shortness of breath, chest congestion, coughing, and mucous expulsion. What causes it? And who's at risk? Bronchitis is usually caused by the same pesky bacteria that cause the flu, and the common cold. People with low immunities, the elderly, and those already...

I don't remember the day I started smoking, but I do remember why. My husband smoked. When we kissed, he tasted like a full ashtray smells. I started smoking so that that wouldn't bother me so much, but I knew better. All through high school, P.E. and health teachers preached the deleterious effects of tobacco smoke on the body. Television, newspapers, magazines, doctors, and the Surgeon...

Lobelia is more commonly known as the Indian Tobacco, Emetic Herb, Pike Weed, Gagroot, Vomitroot, etc. The parts we consume or apply through tincture and infusions are the leaves, tops and seeds. It is found throughout the United States. Useful for Lobelia has been known to control symptoms such as asthma, bronchitis, infantile convulsions, epilepsy, hemorrhagic diphtheria, acute heart...

Diagnosing chronic bronchitis can be very difficult, because chronic bronchitis shares several symptoms with other diseases including pneumonia and emphysema. During the examination the doctor will ask you for a full medical history, and then run a full physical check up. Your doctor will ask you about any symptoms you are experiencing, and probably inquire about your smoking habits, because...