How To Prevent Asthma Attacks
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Signs Of Asthma
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing, may be worse at night or early in the morning. Can be made worse by exposure to cold air, humidity or exercise.
- Chest tightness
- Difficulty breathing or cessation of breathing
- Rapid pulse
- Profuse sweating
- Drowsiness or confusion
- Respiratory infection
Always seek medical attention for any of these symptoms immediately. Symptoms can go from bad to worse in seconds. Every year 200,000 people die from asthma, most deaths are due to not seeking medical attention quickly enough.
How To Prevent Asthmas Attacks Around The Home
Mold: Make sure there is no mold in your house or in the air you breath inside your house. Avoid humidifiers and being in humid weather.
Chlorine: Avoid drinking and breathing chlorine from pools and tap water.
Cleaning: Make sure you use all natural 'green' cleaning products. Use HEPA filters on your furnace and air conditioner, have HEPA air cleaners in bedrooms and use plants in your home to promote clean air.
Air Fresheners: Avoid air fresheners, scented candles, sprays with perfume, soaps with perfume, and scented laundry detergents. Avoid colognes.
Allergy Season: Try to stay indoors as much as possible, use HEPA air cleaners, close windows and do not hang dry clothes out side where pollen falls.
Bedding: Use hypo allergenic pillow covers and bed covers. These go on your bed before your sheets and pillow cases to reduce allergens. Be sure to use hypo-allergenic laundry soaps.
Ginkgo: Has shown to reduce asthmatic symptoms. Use Ginkgo teas or supplements.
Fish Oils (Omega): Anti-inflammatory,
Quercetin: Cell stabilizer to prevent the release of histamine into the system for those with allergic asthma.
Pets: Have pets groomed regularly and do not allow them to enter bedrooms. Clean regularly to avoid pet dander and hair.
Exercise: Exercise is good but always have your inhaler and medications with you or better yet a partner. Take it easy, do not over exert yourself. Pay attention to your breathing. Watch for signs of wheezing. Take your medication right away with any symptoms.
Foods And Supplements To Prevent Asthma Attacks
Omega 3’s, green leafy veggies, bananas (for beta carotene and magnesium), cooked orange veggies such as yams, sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots (for beta carotene), brazil nuts (for selenium).
Onions and garlic are a good anti-inflammatory.
Ginger reduces allergic reaction, an antihistamine to open air passages & relieve wheezing.
Avoid caffeine, salt, sugar, and tap water. Research has shown a significant reduction in asthmatic symptoms when these are avoided.
Reduce the consumption of arachidonic acid which is found in animal products such as dairy and meats. These are Inflammatory products that will commonly trigger asthma attacks. Go vegan, or simply greatly reduce the amount of animal products you eat.
Dairy products produce phlegm. Most people have food allergies or intolerance's to dairy anyway. Dairy and wheat are the most common food irritants for asthma sufferers.
Antioxidants are helpful for the reduction of inflammatory free radical. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants will help counteract inflammation created from breathing pollution.
Consume vitamins C, E, A, selenium and food groups know as carotenoids. Carotenoids are the pigment compounds that give many fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.
How To Slow An Asthma Attack
Seek Medical Attention Immediately!
Use Medications.
Do Not Panic, this will create even tighter airways.
Remove triggers.
Inhale slowly and steadily.
A cup of hot coffee or hot water may slow down the attack until medical attention arrives.
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Comments
Asthma is a horrible condition. Prevention is the key! It takes a big life style change but is worth it. I have had severe asthma for 30 years now and these tips really do help. :)





NZUNG SERAPHINE says:
5 months ago
Nice hub and nice tips.My younger sister suffers from Asthma and is always a serious problem when she has the attack.Thanks for the tips.Prevention is better than cure.