If the air passages swell, it can provoke asthma symptoms including coughing, wheezing, pains and tightness in the chest, shortness of breath. If you have such symptoms, consult the doctor. Some tests will be made to rule out other illnesses with similar symptoms. It is necessary to do lung function tests to make a correct asthma diagnosis. Then after the diagnosis is done, the physician will prescribe you some anti-asthma drugs to treat the disorder.
Anti-asthma drugs produce some adverse effects. This is the reason why patients with asthma refer to natural asthma treatments.
The first natural treatment is using certain herbs. Some herbs are very effectively and useful in curing asthma. The FDA does not regulate herbs as the scientific data is not enough to claim their effects and safety. Nevertheless, a lot of individuals use herbs in the treatment of asthma. And we should say that a lot of people have already benefited from using the herbs.
Herbal extracts are natural treatments for asthma. One of such herbs is Saiboku-To famous in different Asian countries. It contains ginger, magnolia, Korean ginseng, licorice, Baikal skullcap. Another herb treatment is common in the Middle East and it contains rosemary, spearmint, black cumin, cloves, chamomile, sage, thyme, cinnamon which are blended together with honey.
The second natural remedy is represented by breathing exercises. Buteyko method pays special attention to relaxation, breathing as well as nasal breathing.
In this method patients train to hold breath till they are uncomfortable. In this Control Pause phase humans suffering from asthma practice to hold breath longer each time. Control Pause increases and asthma symptoms decrease.
Another phase is represented by nasal breathing. It is advised for patients with asthma as it humidifies, warms and clears the inhaled air. Another phase is relaxation needed to mitigate the outbreak of the symptoms.
Various exercises of nasal breathing are also used in treating asthma. Pranayama breathing exercises used in yoga are also very effective.
And the third most effective natural treatment is immune boosters. Different things can trigger asthma. Two of numerous triggers are represented by bacterial and viral infections. In order to prevent the body from catching these infections, it is recommended to use immune boosters especially the ones that are dietary supplements. Selenium as well as vitamin C are famous immunity boosters. Folic acid, chromium picolinate, multivitamins of B group and zinc are advised for improving the immune system too.
The mentioned above natural asthma treatments are advised to be used after a consultation with the doctor.