Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the lungs and respiratory track, restricting airflow due to inflammation. The best way to avoid an asthma attack is to use preventative measures. Some asthma attacks respond to natural remedies, which may help to abort the immediate attack and soothe inflamed tissues; however, home remedies may not be able to cure the disease. Always consult a health practitioner before using home remedies for asthma.
Saiboku-to
Saiboku-to is a traditional herbal mixture from Japan used for the treatment of asthma, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Research shows that using Saiboku-to has enabled individuals to take lower doses of corticosterioids to control their asthma. The herbal tonic contains a mix of well-known herbs such as ginger, licorice, skullcap and ginseng. It can be obtained through herbalists, at health food stores and from online herbal pharmacies. Because some of the herbs in Saiboku-to can cause side effects and may interfere with medicines and other herbs, consult a knowledgeable herbal practitioner before using this tonic.
Homeopathic Carbo Vegetabilis
Commonly known as Carbo veg, this homeopathic remedy is used to treat asthma when the individual is feeling weak, cold and faint--almost lifeless--according to the University of Michigan Health System. Coughing may lead to gagging and even vomiting. Even though the individual feels very cold, she craves open, moving air or being fanned. Certain concomitant symptoms may be present in the individual needing this remedy, such as stomach upset, trapped gas, belching and acid reflux. It may be necessary to seek immediate medical attention in the event the individual becomes unconscious during an attack and cannot be revived.
Homeopathic remedies are available in health food stores and from online pharmacies for self-treatment. In the case of asthma, a homeopath or other health practitioner familiar with homeopathy should be consulted before using a particular homeopathic remedy. If the chosen remedy is not effective, another remedy may be indicated.
Homeopathic remedies are available in health food stores and from online pharmacies for self-treatment. In the case of asthma, a homeopath or other health practitioner familiar with homeopathy should be consulted before using a particular homeopathic remedy. If the chosen remedy is not effective, another remedy may be indicated.
Home Remedies-Prevention
According to the Mayo Clinic, certain actions and remedies may be helpful in preventing asthma attacks, and are as important as taking treatments to stop an attack. Remove as much dust from the home as possible to reduce exposure to known allergens, helping to control asthma attacks. Wear a mask or scarf across your face in cold weather. Remove carpets, upholstered furniture and cloth curtains in the bedroom, and replace with hard flooring and plastic blinds that are easy to clean and do not attract dust, suggests the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Create a smoke-free environment by installing an air filter in your bedroom to keep the air clean.
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