Home remedies for asthma

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

Asthma is a lung related medical condition. This chronic condition is characterized by a decreased ability to breathe easily. In people affected by asthma, the flow of air to and from the lungs is obstructed due to tightening of muscles, accumulation of mucus  swelling in the airways and irritation.

Asthma is caused by certain medicines, air pollution, dust mites, pollen, respiratory infections and sulphites in foods. Coughing, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and wheezing are some common symptoms of asthma.

Here are some effective home remedies for asthma.

Boil 8-10 cloves of garlic in half a cup of milk. Consume it at night. This is an excellent remedy for early stages of asthma. Mix one teaspoon honey with half teaspoon cinnamon powder. Have it before sleeping in the night. This is a proven remedy for asthma.

Onions are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of onions reduces the constriction of the airways. It is advisable to use cooked onions.

Figs are known to drain phlegm. Wash 3-4 dry figs with water. Soak them in one cup of water. Eat these soaked figs in dry stomach. Also drink the water that the figs were soaked in. It is important not to eat anything for one hour after after eating these figs. This remedy provides relief from asthma symptoms.

People affected by asthma should avoid exposure to the sources of irritation as far as possible. It is advisable to stay away form dusty carpets, toys and draperies. People allergic to animal fur should stay away from pets.

Caffeine in coffee is known to prevent asthma attacks. Caffeine has bronchodilating effects. Regular coffee drinkers are less likely (one third) to be affected by asthma symptoms than people who do not drink coffee. However it is important to not consume more than three cups in a day.

Add one teaspoon of honey in hot water and sip slowly just before going to bed in the night. This is a good remedy for asthma. Add one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to a cup of water. Leave it overnight. Strain. Then add one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of ginger juice to this. Consume it in the morning and in the evening. Add powdered turmeric to milk. Consume on empty stomach. This prevents asthma attacks.

Chilli peppers open up airways. This is because it stimulates fluids in the mouth, lungs and throat. The increase in fluids thins out the mucus formed during an asthma attack. Capsaicin in chilli peppers is anti-inflammatory.

Orange juice is excellent for asthma. It is rich in vitamin C, which is the main antioxidant in the lining of the bronchi and bronchioles. Research studies show the people affected by asthma are deficient in vitamin C.

Yogurt contains vitamin B12, which is excellent for lungs. This vitamin is known to alleviate the symptoms of asthma. It is very effective in asthma patients who are sensitive to sulfite.

The above-mentioned home remedies for asthma have worked for many people all over the world. However after using them, it is important to observe how your body reacts to them.

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