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Asthma is a chronic lung disease also termed as reactive airway disease. It is characterized by the inflammation and narrowing of bronchial tubes which blocks the airflow to and from the lungs. These inflamed airways produce stickier mucous leading to further blocking of the tubes. Asthma<\/a> is also known as bronchial asthma and is a type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An asthma attack occurs due to a number of environmental factors like when an irritant such as smoke, cold, dry air, pollen, mold or dust mites get into the lungs. Exercise, stress, anger, certain occupations, and hormonal imbalance also trigger asthma. Genetic factors are also responsible to be the cause of asthma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms of Asthma vary from person to person. They can range from a reoccurring cough, wheezing to shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing with pale sweaty face and chest tightness. Some may experience dry mouth, thirst, sinus infections and trouble in talking and sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ayurveda, the root cause of asthma is poor digestion or poor elimination of wastes from the body so just by improving the digestion with a healthy diet ( high fiber diet) and lifestyle one can manage asthma at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to manage symptoms of asthma at home are listed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit upright<\/strong> and take slow deep breaths<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is very important to sit straight upright when one is not able to breathe properly. Good posture helps to open up the air passage right away. Deep breaths help one to stay calm and relax and thus prevents chest tightening. It is also called the Belly Breathing Technique <\/strong>which involves sitting up and concentrating on the breath to maximize air distribution in the lungs. While inhaling in, the abdomen should go out as opposed to the chest and while exhaling the abdomen should push inwards. One may also try Pursued lip breathing Technique which<\/strong> involves inhaling some air slowly through the nose and then exhaling it through pursed lips or slowly like one is whistling. With this technique, more air is exhaled out and breathing becomes easier. Another way is Buteyko Breathing Technique <\/strong>wherein the patient sits upright and breathes slowly through the nose with mouth closed. The patient has to exhale until he feels no air is left in the lungs and then hold breath as long as possible. Then repeat. This technique aims at reducing the breathing rate or breathing volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steam baths<\/strong> if possible, it is an effective way to relieve asthma symptoms at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n