{"id":6131,"date":"2019-04-30T03:26:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T03:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6131"},"modified":"2021-04-01T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T15:53:09","slug":"14-effective-home-remedies-for-pleural-effusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-effective-home-remedies-for-pleural-effusion\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Effective Home Remedies for Pleural Effusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pleural effusion occurs when fluid enters the lining of the lungs. Pleurisy is the inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs and the chest cavity. This condition can cause a person to experience chest pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are struggling with chest pain that gets worse when you cough or inhale, chances are that you are suffering from pleurisy. This can be quite scary as the pain in the chest cavity can become quite intense at times. Lung or chest infections such as flu or pneumonia are the most common forms of pleurisy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it may also occur due to other health conditions such as lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, lupus, rheumatic fever, and others. Treatment for pleural effusion will depend on what is causing it to occur. Anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics may be prescribed. In addition, there are several effective home remedies for pleural effusion that you may want to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lying on your Side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing any type of chest pain it is a good idea to see your doctor determine the underlying cause. Chest pain <\/a>can be caused by a number of different conditions, including several heart conditions, which is why it is important to determine the underlying cause of the chest pain that you are experiencing. If it is determined that you are suffering from pleurisy your doctor may prescribe medications that can help ease the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to taking the medication, one thing that may help to ease some of the pain that you are experiencing because of pleurisy is quite simple. It may sound a bit odd, but laying on the side that hurts the most can help to relieve the chest pain that you are experiencing if you are suffering from pleurisy. The reason that this can help is that it helps to restrict the movement of the chest wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why you should be adding garlic <\/a>to your diet. This herb has many different health benefits. If you are suffering from pleurisy, adding some garlic to your diet can be beneficial. This is because garlic contains organosulfur compounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These compounds provide garlic with anti-inflammatory properties that are very powerful. Garlic and the compounds and nutrients that it contains can help to support the immune system. In addition, there have been studies that have shown that garlic can help against some of the bacteria that cause a person to experience a chest infection. Traditional healers state that eating a clove of garlic on an empty stomach followed by a glass of water each day can help to tackle the symptoms of pleurisy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you talk to your doctor before using garlic to ensure that it will not interfere with other types of medication that you may be on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Honey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honey <\/a>can be used to treat numerous illnesses. It is great for soothing sore throats and coughs. In addition, honey is also a treatment for pleurisy. In fact, honey has been used since ancient history as an effective pleurisy treatment, it is mentioned in Hippocratic Corpus 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honey works for pleurisy because it acts as an anti-inflammatory. It can help to reduce inflammatory mediators such as COX-2 and TNF-a. In addition, research has shown that honey can help to decrease prostaglandin E2 concentrations, which is is a lipid mediator that plays a role in inflammatory pain. Honey also has antimicrobial properties that can help to fight off pathogens that may be causing lung infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take honey in several different ways. One of the most effective ways is to simply eat a teaspoon of honey each morning. You can also add it to some herbal tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Pleurisy Root Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asclepias tuberosa is also referred to as the pleurisy root. This root has long been used to help with the pain and inflammation <\/a>that is associated with suffering from pleurisy. The pleurisy root has also been used as an effective and natural treatment for respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. To use as a remedy for pleurisy or other respiratory infections it is recommended that you make a tea using the root. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tincture can also be made from the root and used as a treatment method. It is recommended to use the tincture or to drink the root tea at least two or three times each day to help heal the infection. It is important to note that some people may experience heart issues when using this herbal remedy. For this reason, it is important to talk to your doctor before using a pleurisy root as a treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Turmeric Milk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>is a spice that is famous for being a strong anti-inflammatory. In addition, turmeric also has many antibacterial properties. In addition, turmeric can work as an analgesic, which can help to ease the chest pain that is associated with suffering from pleurisy. In fact, similar to honey, turmeric can also help to reduce prostaglandin or E(2).14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also some research that indicates that turmeric can act against the bacteria that cause lung infections. In order to use turmeric to help with the symptoms of pleurisy, you will want to create milk using the spice. Boil some turmeric powder in a cup of milk and drink. You can also steep the turmeric powder in some hot water and create some turmeric tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sweeten the tea or the milk you can add in a bit of honey. This will also increase the healing power of the drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Ginger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger <\/a>is one of the most healing roots on the planet. It has a ton of health benefits and has long been used in eastern medicine because of its healing properties. Ginger can be effective at treating the symptoms of pleurisy because of its anti-inflammatory properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These properties can help to inhibit prostaglandin from being released. For this reason, ginger is similar to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, which are designed to help ease inflammation and pain. In addition, in studies conducted on animals ginger has shown an analgesic effect as well. Ginger can also act against the pathogens that may be attacking the respiratory tract and causing you to have chest pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use ginger for your pleurisy symptoms simply simmer some chopped ginger in a cup of water for about ten minutes. Strain the water and then sip on the tea. Try drinking ginger tea at least two or three times each day for the most effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Tulsi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tulsi <\/a>is considered to be sacred in India. It is called holy basil and has several beneficial effects that may help if you are suffering from pleurisy. Studies done on animals have shown that this medicinal plant has numerous anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, it has shown to have analgesic effects. Similar to some NSAIDs it also is a COX-2 inhibitor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tulsi has been used traditionally as a treatment for respiratory infections. Studies have shown that it can help to inhibit pathogens that may lead to chest infections. To use tulsi to treat your chest infection steep some fresh tulsi leaves in some hot water to make a nice tulsi leaf tea. Another option is to simply eat some fresh tulsi leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink the tea or eat the leaves a couple of times each day in order to get the most effective against the symptoms of pleurisy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Caraway Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caraway seeds not only are very aromatic, but they also have many great healing properties as well. They have traditionally been used as a way to help tackle the symptoms that are caused by pleurisy. Caraway seeds contain a compound called carvone. Carvone is a compound that has demonstrated many anti-inflammatory effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, carvone also can help reduce the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. There have been studies on animals that have shown that caraway can also act as a natural analgesic<\/a>. This means that it might help to ease the chest pain that is associated with pleurisy. To use a caraway you can make tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply take about half of a teaspoon of dried caraway seed and steep it in some hot water. Boil for several minutes and then allow it to cool. Once it is cool enough, drink the tea to help ease the symptoms of pleurisy. Drink two to three times each day while symptoms persist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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