As asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition, there is no cure for it. Fortunately, there are ways to make living with asthma much easier. Whether you want to use natural and/or home remedies, or don’t care at all; there are many options available, nowadays. Do know it’s very important to get diagnosed and set up a treatment plan, because if you don’t asthma can be life-threatening. Approximately 11 people die of asthma each year in the U.S. All of these deaths could have been prevented if the person had the right treatment plan.
Treatment Options
There are several options to manage your asthma. Prescribed options are bronchodilators (inhalers), anti-inflammatory medication and biologic therapies. The goal of these treatments is to control the condition and its symptoms. By using these options, you probably will be able to exercise and or work without having asthma attacks – or symptoms. Another benefit is that it allows you to sleep a lot better. Natural remedies – best to use as complimentary therapies – are:
- Breathing exercises
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Acupuncture
- Ionisers
- Manual therapy
- Homeopathy
- Dietary supplements
In addition, you can also add some foods and beverages to your diet, that are great for your respiratory system or reduce inflammation. These foods are: ginger, figs, garlic, honey, coffee, onions, and lemons. You may also benefit from using eucalyptus oil or other air purifiers in the home. Also consider bringing air-purifying houseplants into your home. These convert C02 to oxygen during the day and bring water vapor into the air, improving humidity in the home. Examples of these types of plants are: aloe vera, snake plant and ferns. It’s important to seek treatment options that suit you, that’s why you should always do your own online research. To make it easier for you, start your online search here:
