NATURAL WAYS TO MANAGE ASTHMA
Asthma is a chronic
inflammatory disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. Common
symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness
of breath.
Asthma affects
people of all ages, but it usually starts during childhood.
There is no cure
for asthma, but it can be managed whether it is mild, moderate, or severe,
allergic or non-allergic.
Here are a few tips
that may help to manage asthma naturally or prevent asthma attacks.
Exercise: Daily exercise can enhance your
lung capacity. It will also strengthen your heart, which in turn helps relieve
asthma symptoms.
Fruits and Vegetables: Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
to keep your lung healthy. Eating these antioxidant-rich foods will also
maximise your immune defenses against viral and bacterial infections.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are
believed to have anti-inflammatory effect on mucous membranes. Research has
shown that asthmatic kids who took fish oil reduce their symptoms compared to
children who took a placebo.
Healthy weight: One should maintain a healthy
weight as being overweight can worsen asthma symptoms. Being overweight also
puts one at higher risk of other health issues.
Avoid triggers: Avoidance of triggers is a key
component of asthma control. Avoid triggers or causes such as cigarette smoke,
pets, air pollution, dust, etc.
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