All About Asthma by Amuro Wesley

ALL ABOUT ASTHMA INFO AND TIPS TO KNOW

INTRODUCTION Symptoms And Remedies Treating Asthma

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

CONTENTS 1

Introduction

Symptoms And Remedies

How To Protect Yourself From Asthma

Treating Asthma

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. 1

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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.

Introduction 3 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.

ALL ABOUT ASTHMA 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.

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 5

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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.

3 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. 8

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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.

ALL ABOUT ASTHMA 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.

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. 11

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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.

Treating Asthma

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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