| There are many things that can trigger an asthma | | | | ease breathing through soothing the bronchial tubes |
| attack. Animals, dust mites, pollen, omega 6 fatty | | | | and clearing congestion. |
| acids in foods such as mayonnaise, margarine, | | | | Many people with asthma tend to be chest |
| dressings, and processed foods to name a few. | | | | breathers, meaning they breathe more shallow and |
| There are many herbs that can be used in a | | | | more rapidly than normal. When treating asthma with |
| vaporizer to help relieve symptoms of an asthma | | | | a vaporizer, keep in mind that you should take in the |
| attack and get a person's breathing back to normal. | | | | vapor with deep, even breaths for maximum |
| The best herbal material to use in a vaporizer is | | | | effectiveness. Also, before using herbs in a vaporizer |
| generally an essential oil. Essential oils contain a very | | | | to treat an asthma attack, be aware of the |
| concentrated version of the herbal plant and should | | | | ingredients of the chosen herb, especially if it is an |
| be used in small drops. Just a few drops can prove | | | | herbal blend. Some aromatherapy mixes may contain |
| to be very potent. As with any medicinal remedy, | | | | certain perfumes or dyes that may even trigger an |
| always follow the advice of a healthcare professional | | | | asthma attack. |
| or carefully read the directions that accompany the | | | | One suggestion to use in conjunction with an herbal |
| remedy. Also, when using the dried leaves of an herb | | | | vaporizer remedy is to practice relaxation techniques |
| in a vaporizer, be sure to use a strainer to keep the | | | | to calm an asthma attack. Attacks can be extremely |
| leaf particles of the plant from clogging the vaporizer | | | | frightening and this causes the heart rate to increase |
| and inhibiting the flow of air. | | | | and affects breathing. If it is feasible to do so, |
| Using a vaporizer to treat asthma attacks combines | | | | drinking chamomile tea has a relaxing effect on the |
| the warm steam from the vaporizer with the healing | | | | body and may slow breathing to a normal rate. If |
| properties of the herbs to open bronchial tubes that | | | | drinking tea is not an option, try a massage of the |
| constrict when the attack occurs. Hyssop, or | | | | neck and shoulders along with deep breathing |
| hyssopus officinalis, is a species of the mint family. It | | | | meditation exercises. These techniques are very |
| encourages coughs associated with a wide range of | | | | calming as well. |
| respiratory problems, including asthma. Another herb, | | | | Disclaimer |
| marjoram, is a popular herb used in treating the | | | | The views and opinions expressed in this page are |
| ailment. Menthol, eucalyptus and thyme are herbs | | | | strictly those of the contributing author. The |
| that provide great benefit in the treatment of | | | | contents of this page/pages have not been reviewed |
| asthma. Other herbs include lungwort and parsley. | | | | or approved by VapeWorld. |
| These herbs ease the symptoms of an attack and | | | | |