Stridor: Natural Treatment Options

In order to reduce the wheezing noises from breathing so that they do not interfere with everyday life, various natural remedies can be used that have expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects.

A stridor is a wheezing sound that  is caused by the narrowing of the airways. Affected people have difficulty breathing, and the causes can be varied.

In today’s post, you will learn which natural remedies can help. 

What is Stridor?

The whistling or hissing breathing sounds arise in the narrowed airways when breathing in or out through the nose or mouth.

The air cannot circulate unhindered because there are constrictions  and this leads to turbulent air currents that are audible. It can also lead to a shortage of breath or shortness of breath!

In addition,  dizziness and lethargy can occur,  as there can be a lack of oxygen in the body and also in the brain.

Concomitant symptoms that often occur with Stridor are:

• night cough
• dripping nose
• Chest pain
• chills
• fever

The most common cause of the wheezing in the chest is asthma. The immune system reacts in an unusual way to foreign substances or allergens.

The airways swell and the air becomes obstructed on its way. Tobacco use, viral infections, and bronchiolitis can also trigger this condition.

Natural home remedies for stridor

Various home remedies can relieve symptoms and keep the situation from getting worse.

We recommend the following natural remedies to treat stridor . However, discuss these with your doctor first before trying them out.

1. Sage

This medicinal plant is used for various respiratory diseases as it brings relief very quickly.

This is due to their wonderful expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects.

To benefit from the benefits of sage, we recommend a facial steam bath.

ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of white sage leaves (50 g)
• Water (as much as necessary)

preparation

• First bring the water with the sage to a boil.
• Then take it off the stove and carefully inhale the steam. Don’t get burned in the process! Cover your head with a towel, then inhale the steam for 15 minutes.
• You can also do this facial steam bath with eucalyptus.

2. Garlic

This superfood is very helpful for many diseases.

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can also be used against whistling noises in the airways.

• Garlic is also a wonderful antibiotic that helps treat viral infections.
• This can clean the lungs and reduce swelling in the airways.
• Don’t hesitate to use raw garlic in salads  or other dishes. Garlic is particularly effective on an empty stomach! You can also use the white tuber in soups or teas.

3. Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the most popular spices in Inidia. With it you can not only prepare typical Indian dishes with a special color and taste. Turmeric is also very popular as a natural remedy and can help with asthma and stridor.

This yellow root has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which is why it has been used in the holistic art of Ayurveda for the treatment of various respiratory problems since ancient times.

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon turmeric (10 g)
• 1 teaspoon of water (5 ml)

preparation

• First mix turmeric and water until a viscous paste is formed.
• This is then applied to the chest and covered with a warm cloth.
• Then let this home remedy work for 10 minutes.

4. Ginger

• This sharp root has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and can be of great use in case of whistling noises in the airways or other respiratory problems.
• It contains the active ingredient gingerol,  which relaxes muscles and can relieve wheezing and breathing sounds. It can also be used to reduce the feeling of a “closed chest”.

• We recommend using grated ginger in salads, soups, or teas as well to reap the benefits.
• Don’t overdo it, however, as the flavor is very strong.

5. Mustard seeds

Ground mustard seeds can also be very useful in treating stridor. They have a decongestant effect and improve the condition of the airways. This can help relieve the symptoms of asthma.

The ground mustard seeds are used in a similar way to turmeric.

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of mustard seeds (20 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (10 ml)

preparation

• First put the mustard seeds together with the water in a small bowl and then crush them with the mortar.
• The resulting paste is then applied to the breast.
• Cover with a warm (as warm as possible without burning yourself) cloth.

• Let it work for 15 minutes.

You can also use essential mustard oil for this treatment, which you can buy at health food stores or pharmacies. Warm it up a little before use, then massage it onto the chest using circular motions.

6. Figs

Not only are these fruits very nutritious and delicious,  they can also help with respiratory problems  as they have an expectorant effect and make breathing easier.

Patients with asthma or wheezing should eat figs regularly.

• It’s best to eat figs on an empty stomach at least three times a week.

7. onion

• The onion has a very similar effect to garlic and is therefore highly recommended for respiratory problems.

• It has an expectorant and decongestant effect and is also an excellent natural antibiotic. You can even use it to strengthen your immune system!
• You can either eat onions in salads or, for example, place  half an onion on your bedside table to inhale the intense aroma. 

8. honey

Honey has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound healing properties. This bee product is also characterized by various advantages for our general health.

Honey helps fight bacteria that can cause coughs and also relieves wheezing noises in the chest.

In addition  , it strengthens the immune system and has an expectorant effect. 

• Use a teaspoon of honey to sweeten your tea. This is enough to take advantage of the benefits of this bee product.

• You can also have a teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach or before bed if you prefer.