8 Best Home Remedies For Asthma Relief

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Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. Asthma is marked by involuntary spasm of small muscular air passages of lungs. If you have asthma your airways are always inflamed. It is estimated approx 26 million Americans have asthma.

It is a long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Main causes asthma

Allergies
Smoke and tobacco
Air pollution
Obesity
Stress, tension, and depression
Genetics
Lung infection

Symptoms of asthma

Breathing problem

Coughing

Congested chest
Feeling

Tired while doing any physical activity

A wheezing or whistling sound while breathing

Frequent cold and cough

 

8 Home remedies for asthma

Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus essential oil best to keep asthma at bay. Mix few drops of eucalyptus oil with boiling water and take its steam, by doing this it will open the nasal passages and air passages, so that air can pass through easily.

Ginger
Mixing 1 teaspoon of ginger juice with 1 cup fenugreek, and honey as per your taste as this is great expectorant. Drink this twice a day.

Soup
Blend radish and make a juice then mix it with honey and lemon juice. Take it as it will help in clearing up your respiratory system, which will make breath easier.

Orange juice
Study show that people with asthma had low levels of vitamin C. Eat foods that had at least 300 mg of vitamin C per day as it is equivalent to 4 glasses of orange juice and it help to cut wheezing by 30%. Other vitamin C rich foods are red bell pepper, papaya, broccoli, blueberries, and strawberries.

Yogurt
Vitamin B12 has potential to alleviate asthma, and it is even more effective in asthma sufferers who are sensitive to sulfite. Studies have found that taking 1 to 4 micrograms (mcg) works best as protection against asthma attacks.

Onions
Onions have more anti-inflammatory properties and help in clearing the constriction of the airways of the people suffering from asthma symptoms. Onions have sulphur content which will help in reducing the lung inflammation. Mixing onions in your regular vegetable and in salad to get relief from blocked lungs.

Figs
Figs play a pivotal role in reducing the various symptoms of asthma attacks. They also help in curing the different symptoms associated with asthma. Eat 3-4 soak dry figs by cleaning them properly in warm water overnight.

Honey
Honey is the best oldest natural remedy for Asthma. By inhaling the smell of honey helps in breathing. Mix 1 tablespoon honey with warm water and drink slowly at least 4 times a day.

Sources:

homeremedyshop.com

health.howstuffworks.com

myhealthtips.in

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Geary Andrew
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Minor in business and liberal arts. I've written about health for more than a decade. Veteran freelance writer with expertise in health, wellness, parenting and lifestyle issues. I am passionate about educating and empowering people to achieve and maintain optimal health and is committed to providing the highest quality health care.