Question: I’m having shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, itching of throat and ears and eyes.
Answer: Your symptoms correspond to bronchial asthma.
Symptoms of bronchial asthma:
Bronchial asthma is an inflammatory condition of the bronchi (lung airway), and is characterized by cough, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, especially aggravated in the night, and occasional tightness in the chest.
There are two types of bronchial asthma:
- External: In this class of bronchial asthma, there is a definite allergen/ an environmental factor, – pollen, animal dander, fur, cold air, certain drugs, weather changes, or emotional disturbances which trigger off the attack.
- Internal: In this category, there is no set cause for the attack. It is simply the body’s response.
Remedies for Bronchial Asthma:
- Primary mode of management is the identification of the irritant and warding it off.
- Honey is the first remedy to be thought of in the cure of asthma. Honey is a tonic of the respiratory system. In case of an acute attack, with severe suffocation, honey is life-saving. The vapors of the honey alone, open up the constricted bronchial tubes instantaneously. 1 tablespoon every morning will go a long, long way in keeping an attack away.
- Incorporate lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and plenty of green leafy vegetables. The anti-oxidants present in these foods will prevent asthma recurrences. See also complications of status asthmaticus
- Heavy dependence on pumps and bronchodilators is not a good idea.
- Lime juice, which is rich in vitamin C, helps greatly in the treatment of asthma.
- Stress and emotional disturbances are major influencing factors, so learning and applying stress and anger management techniques are a must.
- Anulom-vilom a pranayama, technique, should be performed every morning to prevent and control asthma.
- Pranayama is the control over the vital force through regulated and controlled breathing.
- It teaches you to concentrate on your breath.
Pranayama Benefits:
- Tones up the respiratory tract.
- Improves lung capacity.
- Increases the body’s resistance to various respiratory diseases.
- Slows down the breathing rate.
- Slows down the ageing process.
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