Asthma is a common long-term chronic inflammatory health condition of the airways which disrupts the normal flow of air as it leaves or enters the lungs when breathing
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The main symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and a tight feeling in the chest.
In children, this condition affects boys more often than girls but in the adults, women are more susceptible than men.
Causes of Asthma
Though there is no known single cause for asthma, but there are a number of risk factors that are believed to contribute asthma. Some of the leading risk factors of asthma include:- Genetics-- there is enough evidence to prove that a family history of asthma is a strong indicator of whether or not an individual will be diagnosed with this condition.
- Environment-- environmental factors such as pollen, exposure to tobacco smoke, dust, low air quality, mold, animal fur/hair and even cold air can in most cases trigger asthma.
- Occupation-- there are certain professions require frequent exposure to gases, dust or other harmful chemicals that may trigger asthma attacks. For example, people who do painting, landscaping, woodworking, or farming are more susceptible to developing asthma.
Its been also found that symptoms of asthma attack are more severe during late night or early morning and less during the day.
Natural Cures for Asthma
Turmeric as an Asthma Home Remedy
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a very common cooking spice found in Indian cuisines, It assists in reducing inflammations that are associated with asthma. Therefore, an effective natural home treatment for asthmatic conditions is to gently mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder into a glass of warm milk and drink this mixture 2-3 times daily.
Treating Asthma with Honey and Ginger Tea
Natural honey has been found to thin the mucus build-up that usually blocks the respiratory passage and leads to asthma symptoms. In a very similar and unique manner, ginger also aids to reduce inflammation associated with asthma of the airway.
For this reason, a natural tea that combines both ginger and honey provides very effective natural treatment for asthma. Simply add 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger to 1 cup of water and boil.
After boiling, pour the water into a mug using a sieve or strainer to remove the chopped ginger pieces. Add 1 teaspoon of natural honey to serve as a sweetener. Drink this 2x per day.
Using Black Seed Oil as Natural Asthma Remedy
This oil has been found to assist relax the bronchial muscles which can in turn provide some sort of relief from asthma symptoms.
Therefore, black seed oil is an effective natural remedy for asthma treatment. Simply mix a teaspoon of black seed oil in a cup of boiling water and then inhale the vapors for some minutes daily.
Repeat this 2x everyday.
Primrose Oil as Remedy for Asthma
Due to the fact that Primrose Oil has properties against inflammatory, It has been found to be an effective natural treatment for all coughs associated with asthma.
A tea can be made by steeping one (1) teaspoon of dried evening primrose flowers in a cup of boiling water for at least five (5) minutes.
After steeping, gently drain the leaves and then pour the tea into a clean mug and add a teaspoon of honey as a sweetener. Repeat this 2x per day.
Using Licorice Root as Asthma Remedy
A licorice root tea can be made by shredding (a piece cut or torn off) 2 inches of the root into a cup of boiling water.
Let the root boil for at least10 minutes and then gently strain the root by pouring the tea into a mug using a sieve. Repeat this twice everyday.
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