Before going on how to control Asthma, lets first get the sense of what ASTHMA is all about
Simply put, Asthma is a chronic disease which involves airways of the lungs of a person become inflamed,swell and narrow which produce extra mucus that makes it hard to breath.
Symptoms
- Wheezing
- Shortness in breath
- Chest Tightness
- coughing
Causes
- Genetic
- Environmental factors
Risk Factors
- Air Pollution
- Allergens
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TIPS ON HOW TO CONTROL ASTHMA
As lung disorder, you should not let asthma know you down. the following measures should be noted and taken to control it.
- Clean it up : This involves keeping in and out of your house and workplace free from dust, smoke, mold, animal dander and chemicals. Environmental factor, one of the causes, as a result of outdoor air pollution etc. indoor emission of strong odors, chemical mold or smoke can be two to five times as polluted as outdoor air
- Keep a healthy body Weight : As an Asthmatic person,you don't need to be over weight. you need to shed it off in order to improve breathing
- Watch the salt : Limit table salt and salty food to avoid aggravating the symptoms. Salt contribute to inflammation in the sense that will cause fluid retention
- Try proven herbal remedies : Garlic, ginger, honey, echinacea and turmeric can help improve breathing
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