Yes. The plant used in Bronchosan, Picea abies, has been given a number of common names in the past, including Pine, Spruce and Norway Spruce. Once these bugs have been captured, the body may try to expel mucus from the respiratory tract by coughing. This is fine if the cough is moderate and productive, but not so great if the cough doesn’t result in the expulsion of catarrh, and continues unabated for ages. It’s thought that lingering coughs can last for up to three months after a common cold which is bound to make life miserable! Do not use if you are already using another product containing liquorice (eg. liquorice confectionery / sweets)

Ivy is naturally anti-spasmodic and can work well to help loosen any stubborn mucus, whilst thyme is gently anti-septic, helping to thin the mucus to make it easier to expel – good team work there! Bronchosan is unique in containing pine or spruce shoots as its active ingredient. The young leaves of Picea abies (sometimes also known as the Norway Spruce and used for Christmas trees), have a long tradition of use to help relieve coughs.If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed above, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Shortness of breath is often accompanied by wheezing – a raspy, whistle-like sound when breathing. This symptom is usually only present in severe cases of acute bronchitis and should subside once the inflammation and mucus-restricting airflow has eased, which is usually after only a few days or weeks at the most.

The following minor side effects can occur, although the likelihood of these occurring (frequency) is unknown: The narrowing of the airways due to inflammation, together with the excess mucus that is often produced, can cause airflow to and from the lungs to become restricted, which may result in shortness of breath, particularly when psychically active.If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than one week, a doctor or qualified practitioner should be consulted Coughs more often than not accompany cold and flu infections. However, the trouble is, they can often linger for up to weeks after all of your other symptoms have already given up the ghost! Then, next issue being, you’re faced with a vast number of different cough products out there to choose from – it can be confusing to say the least, so, where do you start? Well, natural remedies are always a good place to start, but what herbs should you be looking out for when it comes to that pesky cough? Top tip! Adding a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil to your steam tent can also help soothe your airways and can aid in breaking up any mucus. Other herbs that frequently prove handy for those suffering from a chesty cough are ivy and thyme. When taken together these two herbs thin mucus to make it easier to expel. However, they also ease spasms in the bronchial tube which helps to reduce the amount of coughing the sufferer experiences. Plus, these herbs also ensure that remaining coughs are productive in that they get the clogging catarrh up and out. The result is a swifter end to the cough and a return to peaceful nights and painless throats. If this is the case, Echinaforce in combination with Bronchoforce, may be a good option for you. Echinaforce can help to minimise the duration and severity of your symptoms, whilst also supporting your immune system. What about conventional medicines?

Bronchoforce may be used by children (over 12 years of age), adults and the elderly. Take 20 drops 3 to 5 times daily.As an added bonus, the adverse events after the use of ivy and thyme were mild and no different to those in the placebo groups. This is often a different story when it comes to more synthetic products laden with paracetamol, caffeine or even refined sugar. So all in all, very positive results indeed! Try pursed-lip breathing: This is a common breathing technique, which can help ease shortness of breath. It works by slowing the pace of your breathing, helping you restore your normal breathing. Coughs may be a sign of worsening asthma so if your cough does not improve with treatment, speak to your doctor There are several measures you can take to ease shortness of breath caused by bronchitis. You should: