Home Remedies For Asthma Attack

Asthma is one of the most common and serious medical conditions that restricts the breathing process in the patient. In most cases, during an asthma attack the patient is seen gasping for air. The cause for an asthma attack can be anything ranging from exposure to dust or pollution, airborne allergies, stress or anxiety, strenuous exercises or cold air.

To reduce the frequency of such asthma attack, one can check into home remedies for asthma attack that helps in eliminating the triggers that can cause asthma.

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Best Home Remedies For Asthma Attack

Home remedies are very effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma but one must understand that discontinuing the normal medications is not a good idea. Hence, consult with a physician before resorting to asthma attack home remedies that can help in controlling the frequency of the attack.

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Diet

If you are suffering from frequent asthma attack then check what you are eating on a regular basis. Most physicians recommend a low dairy diet that reduces the production of mucus. Few of the other food products that must be avoided are processed foods and refined starches.

Instead include high amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products into your daily diet. Also, one can increase omega-3 fatty acids into their daily diet while reducing unhealthy fats and oils from their diet.

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Deep Breathing Exercises

Most asthma attacks occur due to tension and anxiety; hence, eliminate it with daily relaxation techniques including deep breathing exercises. Practice it on a daily basis and it will relax the nerves and reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attack.

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Aromatherapy

Continuing with the relaxation techniques, one can also resort to aromatherapy sessions using essential oil that reduce and also prevent asthma attacks. For best results, add a drop of essential oil such as lavender oil, rosemary oil, or chamomile oil into simmering water.

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Basil Leaf Juice And Honey

Treatment of asthma attack is also possible by drinking a mixture made of basil leaf juice and honey. This effective solution helps in overcoming the symptoms of an acute asthma attack.

If you are wondering how, then the answer lies in the high levels of anti-inflammatory properties contained by the basil leaf juice and honey solution.

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Inhaling Steam

Treatment of asthma is also possible by inhaling the steam from how shower. For best result, heat a pot of water and then lean on it after covering your head with a towel.

Breathe in the hot vapors. This needs to be done a regular basis as it helps in clearing the lungs and helps in the breathing process.

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Cleanliness

Key to asthma attack treatment is to maintain a healthy indoor environment. Hence, close the windows, avoid furry animals, change air conditioner filters, use latex pillows and covers on furniture, and lastly, wash the linens and curtains as frequently as possible. Keeping your living space clean will help in reducing the chances of an asthma attack. To remove the impurities from the indoor space, one can also invest in a good air purifier that can help in eliminating the asthma symptoms.