| Asthma is a disease characterized by difficulty in | | | | synthetic additives in food. Instant soup mixes should |
| breathing due to narrowing of the air passage, | | | | also be avoided. An occasional cup of tea or coffee |
| accumulation of mucus or fluid in the lungs and | | | | may help prevent a mild asthma attack. |
| inflammation of the mucus membrane of the | | | | There is still much research that needs to be done to |
| respiratory tract. This causes the release of histamine | | | | fully understand how to prevent, treat and cure |
| that increases the inflammation and swelling. The | | | | asthma. But, with proper management, people can live |
| attacks generally occur late in the night. | | | | healthy and active lives.some facts about asthma: |
| Allergic reactions to dust, pet hairs, insects, some types | | | | * There is no cure for asthma, but asthma can be |
| of food etc. can set it off. Stress, changes in | | | | managed with proper prevention and treatment. |
| temperature, anxiety and bronchitis are other common | | | | * Asthma has a genetic component. If only one parent |
| reasons. Exercise is essential. Swimming is very good | | | | has asthma, chances are 1 in 3 that each child will |
| to increase the oxygen supply to the lungs. It also | | | | have asthma. If both parents have asthma, it is much |
| strengthens the rib cage area. Yoga is also good to | | | | more likely (7 in 10) that their children will have asthma. |
| relax and control stress. Smoking and second hand | | | | * More Americans than ever before say they are |
| smoke are to be avoided. Avoid heavy meals at night. | | | | suffering from asthma. It is one of this country's most |
| Keep your home dust free and drink adequate water | | | | common and costly diseases. |
| to keep the mucus loose. | | | | If you are fed of using chemical to control it, try our |
| Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fatty fish like | | | | Natural and chemical free products that help to control |
| sardines and mackerel are good. Chicken soup is | | | | it by rectifying the root cause. |
| beneficial. Avoid mushrooms, cheese, soy sauce and | | | | |