As the medical community has come to better understand what triggers an acute asthma attack, more and more doctors are saying that a natural asthma treatment can be one part of managing asthma in their patients. First, however, nutritionists warn that nutrition and supplements are completely useless in a rescue situation. If you’re having an [...]
People with asthma have extra sensitive or hyper-responsive airways. During an asthma attack, the airways become irritated and react by narrowing and constructing, causing increased resistance to airflow, and obstructing the flow of the air passages to and from the lungs. A few people seem to get asthma attacks only when they run or take [...]
There are two main categories of asthma medication: Quick Relief Medications (also called relievers): give rapid, short-term treatment and are taken when you have increasing asthma symptoms that could lead to an asthma episode or attack. You’ll feel the effects of these medicines within minutes. Long-Term Control Medications (also called preventers): are taken every day, [...]
