How can I avoid an asthma attack? Natural remedies to help you breathe easierAn allergy and asthma specialist says: The main cause of asthma is inflammation of the airways, so anything that reduces inflammation may help. Vitamin D can increase anti-inflammatory molecules in the body; it may ...
Grzeskowiak LE, Clifton VL (2015) Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier? J Asthma 52:1020-1022Grzeskowiak LE, Clifton VL. Asthma management during pregnancy: how long before we can all breathe a little easier? J Asthma. 2015;52(10):1020...
"The particulate matter that's in this haze is significant because it does irritate the bronchioles, or the small tubes that go down into your lungs and connect to the alveoli, which are the sacs that allow you to breathe," Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rh...
Many kids cough more at night (and so do many adults) since lying down makes it easier for mucus to slide down the throat. Any existing mucus can also irritate your throat and lung tissue more easily. Inclining the headof your child’s bed, such as by adding another pillow for them to...
The key to treating asthma is to reduce the amount of swelling and tightness in the lungs. This helps make it easier to breathe. It also makes the lungs less sensitive to triggers, which can reduce the number of asthma attacks. Many inhaled medicines help to reduce the swelling and tightne...
Coughing from time to time is normal, as it helps clear your airways. However, frequent coughing from conditions such as the flu, cold, or asthma can be disturbing and uncomfortable. As you treat the underlying condition causing the cough, you can also find relief with over-the-counter medic...
5. Swim “taller.”With each stroke focus on using your hand tolengthen your body-line, rather than to push water back. Then give particular attention to lengthening with one hand as your chin follows the other shoulder back. To learn more about breathing skills – in all strokes – check...
Asthma may be a lung condition, but managing it well takes a whole-body approach. Self-care and some simple changes to your lifestyle will not only help you manage asthma symptoms but also improve your overall health, helping you breathe easier and live more freely. ...
Sleeping on your back with your head and neck elevated, or on your left side with a pillow between your legs and head elevated, are known positions that can help people with asthma breathe easier when sleeping. Exercise-induced asthma Some people only suffer from this type of asthma, which...
Another among our home remedies for shortness of breath is a technique for relieving stress by sitting down and leaning forward. This relaxed position helps to open up airways and makes it easier to breathe. What to do: Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. ...