A couple of years ago I was continuously troubled by Bronchitis - spent an entire week in hospital getting IV antibiotics. The inflammation just would not go away, but I convinced the specialist that I was feeling better as I could not face another meal in that hospital - a highly reputable one I must add!
The food was giving me such indigestion and the coughing did not stop.
Little did I know then that it was the indigestion that was causing Bronchitis.
I can hear many asking how that possibly can be linked.
I never had flu nor any head cold, just a burning sore throat at night so could not understand this; I told the specialist but I don't think he heard me!
I was using massive amounts of corticosteroids - nebulising three times a day, using two Asthma pumps, having physiotherapy, and told that I now had uncontrolled Asthma.
I ended up seeing a pulmonologist who declared my lung function was actually very good for someone who gets Bronchitis so often, and this puzzled him!
My voice disappeared altogether; a tragedy for someone who also suffers from verbal diarrhea :)
So I was referred to the Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist who took great pleasure in pushing his probe camera into my nose and all the way back into my throat to see what was going on, the most uncomfortable sensation ever! Plus he made me look at my epiglottis, not a pretty sight; anyone remember the movie Innerspace?
He certainly had a sense of humour and told me that I only had a fungal infection from all the corticosteroids, but have one big problem.
Of course I was alarmed thinking he saw something dreadful - but he looked at me with a straight face and said - you talk too much!
What a relief!
My voice came back after a long while, even hubby had missed my chattering!
So it was back to the pulmonologist and when I told him, again, that the choking/ coughing got worse after eating, especially certain foods like my favourite chocolate, he suspected GERD or acid reflux as people commonly refer to it.
What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux?
Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Therefore, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus.
In normal digestion, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens to allow food to pass into the stomach and closes to prevent food and acidic stomach juices from flowing back into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the LES is weak or relaxes inappropriately, allowing the stomach's contents to flow up into the esophagus.
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A homeopath explained to me why all the mucus is produced in my upper airways after eating - our Oesophagus is not designed to handle stomach acids and the mucus is the body's way of trying to protect itself, quite amazing, but continuously having excess acids coming up causes inflammation in the respiratory system.
I had to take a tablet to prevent this, helped a little, then had to take a stronger dose. I tried staying away from acidic foods and started eating more alkaline foods, but the coughing and spluttering and clearing throat still happened after eating.
Then the young doctor I now see, recommended Siberian Pine Nut Oil, a natural product.
She did not tell me to stop my reflux medication - Omez - I stopped of my own accord and only took the oil - 10ml before each meal.
Natural products generally only start working after a while, but this worked from day one!
I'm on my third day and am super excited as I have not had any choking, coughing, spluttering or clearing throat episode, something that's been a daily occurrance for many years, this stuff really works!
So it's goodbye to antacids and many of the other natural remedies I've been using. Yes some help a little, like apple cider vinegar, bicarb, aloe vera gel etc etc, but none of them have been as effective as this magical oil!
Please do not ignore the symptoms of acid reflux as GERD is one of the factors that can lead to Oesophagus Cancer - heartburn that gets worse when lying down or bending over, or after eating a heavy meal - I used to wake up with a burning throat and would be choking, sometimes had chest pain as well.
And if you suspect your Bronchitis is possibly caused by GERD, try and get hold of Siberian Pine Nut Oil, it worked like nothing else I have tried!
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