After Yules, still rushing.

[ursa_mater]

Tired, so tired becoming silly impulsively tired. This is bad. Bad for my health, bad for my wallet, bad for Bear's sanity. BIG time bad for Bear's sanity. So I shall retire to bed now like I promised him, as I have work soon. Yes, I know, I just got out. I know this, ok

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[ladyskada]

Yes, your bronchial tubes can ache. It's called strain. You're causing them to overstretch & strain with all of your hacking and coughing, so they'll hurt.
And exposing yourself to larger-scale illness at work on a daily basis is not going to help your body to heal and recover any faster.
Hot shower. Steam will help the chest muscles and lunch tissue to relax.
Some hippie-esque anti-mucosal expectorants follow:
Respiratory tonics

* Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) - mullein is a very beneficial respiratory remedy useful in most conditions that effect this system. It tones the mucus membranes of the lungs, reducing inflammation and stimulating mucus production thus aiding expectoration. It is a specific in bronchitis when there is a hard cough with soreness. Infusion: 1-2 tsp dried leaves or flowers per cup of boiling water three times daily. Tincture: 1-4 ml three times daily.
Elecampane (Inula helenium) - elecampane is a very useful respiratory tonic. It is specific for irritating bronchial coughs, especially in children. It is as useful

[ladyskada]

Bronchodilators

A bronchodilator is an herb that causes the bronchial tubes in the lung to dilate thus easing the passage of air through the lungs. Two ways this can be accomplished are with adrenergic agents and antispasmodics. Adrenergic agents stimulate nerve receptors on the bronchioles causing them to relax. Antispasmodics can prevent or ease spasms or cramps in the muscles controlling the bronchioles, thus increasing the size of the opening. Because many of the antispasmodics are also nervines, they may also ease tension throughout the body.
Adrenergic agents
*Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
* Coffee (Coffea sp.)
* Horehound
* Ephedra/Ma huang (Ephedra sinica)
Antispasmodics
* Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
* Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
* Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
* Elecampane
* Garlic (Allium sativum)
* Grindelia
* Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
* Skunk cabbage

more on other categories, if you need, like Demulcents or Anti-microbials or Mucosal anti-inflammatories

[ursa_mater]

I have told you I love you, right?

I LOVES YOU!

Thank you for the info!

[ladyskada]

Love you, too, hun!
Let me know if you need more, k?