Homeopathic Help for Wheezing

Whether you suffer from bronchitis, chronic asthma or a serious case of the flu, you may find yourself wheezing after an extended bout of wet or dry coughs. This symptom can disrupt sleep patterns and further irritate an already-inflamed throat. If you decide not to get antibiotics, try turning to homeopathic remedies---most of which involve choosing specific herbs to combat various symptoms.

Using Common Herbs

• Find common herbs---the kind found in most grocery stores and pharmacies---and use them in conjunction with purified water and rest. The website 1001herbs.com suggests that you first try a mixture of ground ginger root, eucalyptus leaves and St. John's wort. Ingest them as supplements, or dissolve their powdered equivalents in hot water to make a soothing tea.

  Look for Peruvian bark, lobelia and blood root as well. Though they're less common, you might find these ingredients in a health food store or well-stocked pharmacy. Ingest them as you would the ginger, eucalyptus and St. John's wort.

Ordering Specialized Herbs

• Several herbal remedies may require you to order supplements online. FitnessHigh.com recommends ipecacuanha, kali carbonicum, phosphorus and pulsatilla for wheezing accompanied by more serious symptoms. Take ipecacuanha and pulsatilla for nosebleeds as well as wheezing; for scratchy throats, try kali carbonicum and phosphorus. All four supplements effectively treat a constricted feeling in the chest.

  Cure-guide.com also suggests antimonium tartaricum, which gets rid of excess mucus and relieves congestion, as well as sambucus---an especially good treatment for wheezing brought on by asthma.

Acupressure and Massage

• Help relieve serious wheezing and coughing with certain types of acupressure. According to Cure-guide.com, a moderate amount of finger pressure on the lungs, stomach, forearms and liver will alleviate the worst of your symptoms. Press your finger down gently on one of these areas and keep it there until you feel relief.