Asthma

Prevention of Asthma

The best way to prevent asthma attacks is to identify and avoid indoor and outdoor allergens and irritants.
Use medicines as directed by your doctor to prevent or stop attacks.
Get regular checkups from your doctor.
Protect the body with warm clothing in chilly weather.
Clean the house at least once a week and wear a mask while doing it.

Home Remedies for Asthma

Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma.
Dry figs help clear mucus from bronchial tubes and are therefore a valuable food remedy for asthma.
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma.
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results.
A soup prepared from drumstick leaves, and taken once daily, has been found beneficial in the treatment of asthma.
Indian gooseberry has also proved valuable in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an effective medicinal tonic for the treatment of this disease.
Gur mixed with equal quantity of mustard oil taken for 21 days gives almost permanent relief.
Pipal, amla and sonth are taken in equal quantities crushed in the form of churana and taken with honey, mishri (sugar candy) and ghee give good results in mild attacks.