Home Remedies For Asthma

The exact cause of this disease is not known but it can be triggered by
allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, emotions, weather
conditions, sulfites in food and certain medications. Common symptoms
include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.

Ginger
Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including
asthma. Researchers have found that it can help reduce airway
inflammation and inhibit airway contraction.
Plus, studies indicate that it has compounds that may enhance the
muscle relaxant effects of certain asthma drugs.
Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey.
Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a
half cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime.
Cut one inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling
water. Let it steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then
drink it.
To detoxify your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one
tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon
each of ginger juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning
and evening.
You can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.


Mustard Oil
When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard oil can help clear
the respiratory passages and restore normal breathing.
Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor.
Transfer it in a bowl and when it is comfortably warm, gently rub it on
the chest and upper back and massage.
Do this several times a day until the symptoms subside.

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Home Remedies for Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Asthma can be either acute or chronic. Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs.
There are many medical treatments for asthma. These simple natural remedies can also provide relief from symptoms.

1. Coffee
The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better the result.

• But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not use caffeine as a regular treatment though.

2. Figs
The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties.

• Wash three dried figs and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
• In the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach.
• Continue this home treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.

3. Honey
Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. The alcohol and ethereal oils in honey help reduce asthma symptoms.

• Just inhaling the smell of honey produces positive results for some people.
• You can also mix one teaspoon of honey into a glass of hot water and drink it slowly about three times a day.
• Before going to bed, swallow one teaspoon of honey with one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This will help remove phlegm from your throat and allow you to sleep better.

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