INTRODUCTION

Symptoms And

Remedies

HOW TO PROTECT

YOURSELF

Treating

Asthma

ALL ABOUT ASTHMA INFO AND TIPS TO KNOW

CONTENTS

1 Introduction 1

2 Symptoms And Remedies 5

3. How To Protect Yourself From Asthma 8

4. Treating Asthma 11

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INTRODUCTION

Even today, asthma remains a poorly misunderstood topic.

Often thought to be a childhood problem, the truth is that it can be triggered at any age.

Statistically, the majority of people who suffer from asthma are adults.

Some think it is no worse than a cold or the flu. For those who have experienced asthma,

though, it can be a frightening and very uncomfortable occurrence.

Simply put, asthma is a condition that affects the airways and breathing of the person who

has it. It is triggered when the airway comes into contact with something that irritates the

lining, causing it to become inflamed and begin to swell.

The airways narrow even more due to the eventual build-up of mucus.

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This narrowing has a constrictive effect on the airways causing the difficulty in breathing

that we know as asthma.

The wheezing, shortness of breath and feelings of tightness in the chest becomes so common

in asthma that it can easily fill the person with a sense of real fear, making them feel as if

they are being asphyxiated.

The triggers for asthma vary from person to person, depending on individual sensitivity.

What might irritate one asthmatic sufferer may be completely harmless to another.

An important element in asthma control is learning about your individual triggers and then

avoiding them as much as possible.

Sometimes the asthma trigger may be obvious - pet dander, cat or dog hair, for example -

After exposure to such things, the asthma symptoms will soon follow.

But often the trigger may not be at all obvious, only producing symptoms much later, in what

is know as a delayed reaction.

The very first thing to do when experiencing any kind of difficulty with breathing is to

consult a medical doctor.

Nowadays, advanced treatments can offer the asthmatic person the opportunity to live a

normal and full life.

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Following a diagnosis of asthma, an inhaler or nebulizer is often prescribed which can be

used in order to calm inflammation and lessen the severity of the reaction to the trigger.

Sometimes preventer medication and or steroids are advised in order to deal with acute

symptoms.

Studies have shown that physical activity plays and important part in asthma prevention, but

it is believed that fully 80% of asthma sufferers do not get sufficient exercise.

Maintaining a healthy weight, combined with physical exercise helps to improve lung

function, easing breathing.

Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet, including a variety of different fresh fruit and

vegetables can help enormously in controlling asthma.

In addition, specific foods have been proven to protect against asthma and to help with lung

function.

Research has shown that eating foods rich in vitamin C such as strawberries, kiwis and

citrus fruit may have a significant, protective effect on asthma's respiratory symptoms.

An Italian study that followed 18,000 children discovered that those consuming the greatest

amount of vitamin C-containing fruit had enormous 44% fewer experiences of respiratory

difficulty than children eating less of this kind of fruit.

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Further, breath shortness was lessened by

32%, and chronic cough by 25%.

The study found that children who had

already been diagnosed with asthma when the

study began benefitted the most.

Even amongst those children who ate fruit

only once or twice a week fruit's protective

effects were evident.

Dutch research has confirmed these findings,

demonstrating that people who ate the most

fruit and vegetables had the healthiest lung

function.

Foods rich in vitamin E and C are believed to

help reduce the inflammatory response in the

lungs of those who suffer from asthma.

Stress management can also be vital in asthma

attacks prevention.

Learning relaxation techniques and knowing

how to de-stress can be of enormous help.

A really effective way of letting go of stress is by listening to therapeutic self-hypnosis

recordings specifically designed for the purpose.

If you have been diagnosed with asthma, then follow your doctor's instructions.

Learn your particular triggers, combine this understanding with exercise, healthy eating and

stress management and you can lead a fully active, normal and healthy life.

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SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIES

Asthma is a very bad condition concerning the respiratory system of the body.

Especially for someone who is unable to take a proper breath and as a result shortness of

breath becomes a regular feature in the life of the affected person.

In medical terms, Asthma is majorly characterized by the swelling or the inflammation of the

bronchial tubes when it produces secretions that are sticky secretions inside the tubes.

A majority of the people with asthma experience various symptoms of asthma when the

airways tighten, swell or are completely filled with mucus.

Most of the common asthma symptoms include

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1. Coughing which most of the people experience it at night

2. Shortness of breath

3. Tightness of chest, pain and pressure

But having said that, most of the people may

not feel the same kind of symptoms as others

may experience other forms as well.

It all depends on each individual.

Most of the people take up normal

medications to handle the menace of asthma..

But that is where people make mistakes as

most of the normal medications are not good

to be taken in the long run as they are laced

with harmful side-effects that could further

cause problems to rise of other types.

Natural remedy asthma could be taken to

ensure that there will be no blemishes at all as

they are taken from natural sources and are

not at all laced with harmful side-effects.

Some natural remedy asthma for treating

asthma naturally

1. Honey

One that could act as friendly for patients is honey.

They can cover themselves and keep their nose under honey air so as to take a breath under

it.

This is to prevent the affected passage from being blocked easily

2. Mustard Oil And Camphor

An asthmatic patient shall ensure that a small quantity of mustard oil and camphor is mixed

and rubbed or applied over the chest of the person.

It would bring about a relief for the patient in no time.

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3. Garlic And Ginger

Taking garlic and ginger could act as very good natural remedy asthma to cure asthma in a

very effective way as these herbs are known as the best remedies for asthma.

So take garlic and ginger and cure asthma easily.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ASTHMA

Processed foods and some vitamins and medications may contain food coloring and additives

that can worsen asthma.

Yellow dye or tartrazine for example, is well known for provoking attacks.

Asthma attacks may also be triggered by a high-salt diet, and some studies have shown that

reducing salt intake can enhance pulmonary function.

Some people are sensitive to foods that trigger mucous production in the body, especially

dairy and wheat.

Additionally, excess dietary tryptophan can aggravate respiratory conditions. Foods high in

tryptophan include turkey, chicken, dairy products, soy and seafood.

Vitamin C is important is reducing asthma attacks. It is able to stop bronchial constriction

and reduce histamine production and release.

It also helps to lower histamine levels, after histamine is released into the blood.

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So take between 2000 mg to 4000 mg per day. Spread them out to 3 times per day with each

meal.

Use Ester C if other Vitamin C supplements give you stomach problems. If you have diarrhea

when taking vitamin C, just back off on the amount you are taking, until you have no more

diarrhea.

Begin your day with a glass of boiled purified water and sip at least one litre throughout the

day.

Bathe every evening and add a generous handful of both Epsom and Glauber's salts to warm

water. Rinse the neck and shoulders each morning in cold water.

If you can, immerse the whole body in a bath of cold water in the morning. Eat your main

meal of the day at lunch time.

Eliminate or greatly reduce potential allergens such as the dairy products and replace with

almond milk or soy products.

Buy unyeasted breads, eliminate wheat, barley and rye gluten products, and cut out peanuts.

Reduce or eliminate sodas and sweets, even reduce fruit that is too concentrated with

natural sugars such as dried fruit.

Juices should always be watered down for kids, anyway.

Reduce salt intake and cut out artificial sweeteners, and check your labels for additives and other unnatural colors, etc.

More natural foods are better for everyone, not just asthmatics. A low salt diet may reduce

bronchial sensitivity and improve asthma status as well.

Remember, work with the child on all levels because emotional distress is also animportant

asthma trigger that is often overlooked.

Yamoa is an herbal powder treatment for Asthma, which is derived from the bark of an

African gum tree.

It is available in capsule and has been typically used to help asthma. It has a good history of

helping asthma sufferers.

Exercise helps some people with asthma and breathing conditions as it strengthens and

improves endurance and reduces breathlessness to some extent.

Some breathing exercises may help improve lung function and can be learnt by working with

a respiratory therapist.

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When learning breathing techniques,

it is important to work with an

appropriately trained professional

because the techniques are not good

for everyone.

Attending pulmonary rehabilitation is

the best way to learn exercise and

breathing techniques.

Consume lots of fruits, vegetables,

and whole grains. Maintain a healthy

weight.

Try to drink at least 8-12 cups water

daily. Caffeine appears to lessen

asthma attacks. It is also said that

Tabasco sauce, after a meal, will

lessen asthma attacks.

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TREATING ASTHMA

Asthmatics usually bring asthma inhalers with them. In case of asthmatic attack, the inhaler

is crucial to provide immediate therapy.

An attack is an emergency and should be given prompt attention lest the condition may

worsen.

Asthma inhalers have ingredients that relieve the inflamed lungs and respiratory parts that

become constricted during an asthma attack.

Bronchospasm is the most common effect of an attack. Inhalers take immediate effect on the

airways thus is more preferred than oral medications.

Beside the asthma inhaler, there are also other treatments available. The type of treatment,

however, is a case to case basis.

You should always consult with your doctor on which type of treatment is most appropriate

for you.

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Treatment for a person is not always the right one for another. It always depends on the

causes, triggers, risk factors, severity of condition, and overall health of the person.

Every person should be closely monitored after seeing a doctor so that proper treatment and

care is given to the asthmatic person.

There should be a asthma management plan worked out with your doctor.

A good treatment plan may include being desensitized from agents that cause the signs of

asthma. Others may require certain medications that are meant to control the severity and

frequency of the attacks.

Since asthma is a chronic condition, there is no absolute cure for it. The best thing you can

do is to find a treatment plan that is most appropriate to your specific condition.

Work out a management plan that will prevent asthma attacks and give emergency cure

when one happens.

Your plan should both be to prevent and to provide immediate relief.Ensure that you

understand the uses and precautions of inhalers and nebulizers.

Be guided accordingly on how to properly use each agent and what are the emergency

measures to watch out for.

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Have an open communication with your doctor and ask all the questions and doubts you

have in mind.

Clarify all issues and seek proper advice. Do not self-medicate and do not presume. It is

always best to be safe.

Ask and make sure you understand.

Treating asthma is possible and can be effective if one only knows how to ask and seek

prompt guidance from authorized persons like the doctor and care provider such as a nurse

who is experienced and well-trained with asthma cases.

It can also help to research and read materials and seek clarifications as needed.

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