How do I ease my asthma?
A study conducted out of the United Kingdom found that improved home ventilation that helps dehumidify the air may make it easier for people with asthma to breathe at night. The study followed 119 men and women over one year by retrofitting each home with humidity-lowering ventilation systems, while also steam-cleaning carpets, and replacing mattress covers and bedding to help clear dust mites. The participants were divided into groups – one group receiving active ventilation systems that exchanged indoor and outdoor air, and the other group which did not. Those individuals with the working ventilation systems had significant improvement in their evening breathing tests. [1]
Are you one of the millions of asthma sufferers? Whether minor or major, asthma is an uncomfortable condition that causes many a great deal of difficulties. Well, here are some other ways to help avoid those awful asthma flare-ups.
*Do not expose yourself to cigarette smoke, and try to stay away from log fires, open fireplaces, and wood stoves. The smokiness of the air can trigger asthma attacks.
*Try not to sleep with a full stomach, as stomach reflux can aggravate asthma.
*Food additives can often cause food allergies and can instigate an attack, so be aware of what you are eating.
*Breathe through your nose and not through your mouth during your workouts at the gym. Drying out your throat can cause asthma attacks.
If you are trying to find ways to help breathe easier, try one of these ways to you’re your life a little easier.
[1] Better ventilation may ease some asthma symptoms. Reuters.com. Accessed on the Web November 14, 2009. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5AC5AL20091113
[2] 10 Natural Ways to Ease Asthma. Ezine articles. Accessed on the Web November 14, 2009. http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Natural-Ways-to-Ease-Asthma&id=2748661
