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The following case studies do not represent implemented treatment programs. They are protocols developed by students in the course of their studies, and should be taken as examples only.

Note - Anyone suffering from the conditions described below should seek advice from a primary health care practitioner. No responsibility is taken for any individual attempting to use the treatments described in these studies.

Describe your treatment of your fellow class mate with acute bronchitis with fever. Classic clinical presentation. Classic Naturopathic diet.

Description

• Refers to infection or irritation of the bronchial tree
• Can be bacterial viral or other

During the first few days there is a harsh and painful cough from upper respiratory tract infection. At first there is a dry cough but as the lungs produce more mucus in response to the infection the cough is eased and less painful.

Treatment Goals

• Manage fever
• Sooth inflammation and stimulate expectoration in early stages
• Maintain expectoration to eliminate infection

Non-Pharmacological Measures

Diet

Seeing as the student is on a classic diet there is probably little to add – except lots of nice hot water based broths.

Other

• Send them home to bed and stay warm
• Provide information on postural drainage
• Heating pads for chest – mustard poultice

Herbal Treatment

The classes of herbs required include:

Diaphoretics – to manage the fever

Respiratory tonics – to help restore the tone of the respiratory system

Anti-microbials / Immunostimulants – Eliminate bugs and boost immune response

Antispasmodics – reduce bronchial spasm

Relaxing Expectorants – to be used in early stages to ease hardness of cough

Stimulating Expectorants – to be used in later stages to aid expectoration

Antiinflammatory – to reduce inflammation

Formula

Dosage – 5mls tds

I would also suggest taking garlic capsules or raw garlic depending on tolerance.

Cautions & Contraindications