Asthma

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Yesterday, I read in Ellen's blog about asthma. Seriously, don't underestimate asthma. If you don't handle it properly, it can cause a big problem. So, today lets learn a little bit what is asthma. If you have tips how to cure asthma, please share it here because Ellen is asking for a tips...

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways) that causes swelling and narrowing (constriction) of the airways. The result is difficulty breathing. The bronchial narrowing is usually either totally or at least partially reversible with treatments

Asthma affects people differently. Each individual is unique in their degree of reactivity to environmental triggers. This naturally influences the type and dose of medication prescribed, which may vary from one individual to another.

Typical symptoms and signs of asthma

The symptoms of asthma vary from person to person and in any individual from time to time. It is important to remember that many of these symptoms can be subtle and similar to those seen in other conditions. All of the symptoms mentioned below can be present in other respiratory, and sometimes, in heart conditions. This potential confusion makes identifying the settings in which the symptoms occur and diagnostic testing very important in recognizing this disorder.

The following are the four major recognized asthma symptoms: 

a) Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or at night

b) Wheezing is a whistling or hissing sound when breathing out

c) Coughing may be chronic, is usually worse at night and early morning, and may occur after exercise or when exposed to cold, dry air

d) Chest tightness may occur with or without the above symptoms

Source : medicinenet.com/asthma

Asthma Home Remedies

 

Asthma treatment using Honey

Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma. It is said that if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with it, he starts breathing easier and deeper.

Asthma treatment using Figs

Among fruits, figs have proved very valuable in asthma. They give comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four dry figs should be cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked overnight.

Asthma treatment using Lemon

Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results.

More Asthma Home Remedies here

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