Article By:
Dr. Sridevi Alva
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.
Asthma symptoms
Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times – such as when exercising – or have symptoms all the time.
Asthma signs and symptoms include:
1. Shortness of breath
2. Chest tightness or pain
3. Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children
4. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
5. Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu
Risk factors
A number of factors are thought to increase your chances of developing asthma. They include:
1. Having a blood relative with asthma, such as a parent or sibling
2. Having another allergic condition, such as a topic dermatitis – which causes red, itchy skin – or hay fever – which causes a runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes
3. Being overweight
4. Being a smoker
5. Exposure to secondhand smoke
6. Exposure to exhaust fumes or other types of pollution
7. Exposure to occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in farming, hairdressing and manufacturing
Asthma triggers
1. Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste
2. Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
3. Physical activity
4. Cold air
5. Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke
Natural Remedies for ASTHMA
It is on the rise today , with increasing levels of pollution and the stressful lifestyle followed by people.
1. Ginger
2. Honey
3. Garlic
4. Peppermint
5. Figs
6. Turmeric
7. Lemon
8. Pineapple
9. Grapefruit
10. Celery
Food that create Mucus
1. Corn
2. Milk
3. Cheese
4. yogurt
5. Jam and Jellies
6. Ice Creams
7. Bread
8. Ghee
9. Cake
10. Cookies
11. Deep fried foods
12. Soy
13. Cauliflower
14. Sunflower oil
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
1.Sithophaladi choorna
2.Chyavanprash
NOTE: Pollution free environment and mild to moderate aerobic exercise helps to control asthma attacks.
(Before taking any medicine consult a physician)