| a is one of the chronic obstructive pulmonary | | | | the allergens, you can try and use home remedies |
| diseases. It is characterized by cough, difficulty of | | | | for asthma which can be found around the house. |
| breathing, and wheezing. It is a life-disruptive disease | | | | Some examples for home remedies which are easy |
| that affects the everyday activities if not treated. | | | | to use at home: If you have difficulty to breathe |
| There are three types of asthma: The first is Allergic | | | | turn the hot water in the shower until the whole |
| asthma which is caused by allergens like, smoke, | | | | bathroom is steamy, get in and breath in. This will |
| strong fragrances, like perfume, pet dander, pollens, | | | | clear the passageways and will help to smooth the |
| and for some people, also food. Another kind is | | | | breath in no time. |
| Idiopathic asthma, appears as a result of colds, upper | | | | Water is a great solution, it helps to breathe better |
| respiratory infections, or exercise. The third type is | | | | by dissolving the mucus and reducing secretions. |
| basically a combination of both allergic and idiopathic | | | | For a long time, coffee was considered to be one of |
| asthmas. | | | | the causes of the disease. Current studies show the |
| When there is an asthma attack, airways are | | | | health benefits of this beverage. Apparently, Coffee |
| blocked, and inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. | | | | is abundant with antioxidants, which means it |
| Asthma attack ranges from mild to severe, lasting | | | | increases the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and |
| from minutes to hours. In some cases intensive care | | | | dilates the airway. |
| is required, and in other cases, it may resolve by | | | | Another home remedy for asthma is honey. You can |
| itself without any treatment. | | | | either take it pure, or mixed in warm tea. Honey is |
| During the attacks, the body develops an | | | | truly a miracle food, and it taste great. |
| exaggerated reaction; Air passageway narrows down | | | | Ginger is also a good treatment for asthma. A hot |
| producing that distinctive wheezing caused by | | | | ginger drink is a good choice to alleviate asthma |
| swelling, and excessive mucus production. | | | | problems. You can add honey as a sweetener. |
| If not treated right, moderate asthma could turn into | | | | In addition to using these home remedies for |
| a chronic condition which may require a more | | | | treatment and prevention of asthma, there are |
| intensive treatment; therefore it is important to treat | | | | physical activities that can help controlling the |
| the asthma when first signs appear. | | | | respiratory disease. Swimming is a good example it |
| Since the allergic asthma is triggered by allergens it is | | | | helps to clear the nasal passages from irritants, and |
| wise to take a test to examine which allergens | | | | helps to increase lung expansion and ventilation. Some |
| trigger the asthma and to avoid them as much as | | | | activities are also useful for good posture, which can |
| possible. If the problem is dust, remove it with a wet | | | | help people with pulmonary problems. |
| cloth or a special vacuum. Wash your hands every | | | | Even though home remedies and exercise are |
| time you handle long-haired animals, if the trigger is | | | | beneficial to control the asthma, it is still important to |
| animal hair and pollens. | | | | have regular checkups with your doctor. Remember |
| If the attacks still appear even while trying to avoid | | | | that asthma can be a deadly disease. |