If none of these causes can explain the tenderness, consult your doctor for an examination. Eat plenty of chopped fresh parsley to help the body expel excess water. The airways that connect the windpipe to the lungs become inflamed, resulting in a persistent phlegm-producing cough and breathlessness, among other symptoms. Acute bronchitis can last for a few days to two weeks, and is usually caused by a virus. It can be dangerous in the elderly and those with heart disease.
Chronic bronchitis can last for months and is usually caused by smoking or environmental pollution.
Bruising is usually the result of an injury that damages the capillaries, causing bleeding under the skin and resulting in discoloration. Bathe the bruise with a cold solution of witch hazel, available in most pharmacies. Burns and scalds can be caused by heat, friction or chemicals. The juice of the aloe vera plant is renowned for reducing pain, preventing infection, and promoting the healing of burns. Keep a plant in the house.