Winter Asthama

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Winter Asthma Top Ways to Deal with Asthma in
the Chilly Weather

• Winters are pretty hard for people with asthma.
  In asthma, the lungs are already more reactive
  and irritable. So any virus that impacts and
  harms the lungs can create more problems that
  bring on an asthma event faster and easier than
  people realise. Many experts say that an asthma
  attack is more likely to happen during the and
  winter months. There are basically two challenges
  for people with asthma in the winter season. One
  is that people spend more time inside and when
  you are indoors, you breathe in asthma triggers
  like dust mites, pet dander, and fires in the
  fireplace. The second challenge is that it is
  cold outside and when you step out of your home,
  you inhale the cold air which could trigger an
  asthma attack. While winter is a bad season for
  those who have asthma, there sure are some ways
  you can try to deal with winter asthma. Here are
  some tips to manage winter asthma.

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Highly Effective Tips to Deal with Winter Asthma

• 1. Keep Your Hands Clean
• Wash your hands 4 6 times a day with mild soap
  and hot water to avoid spreading or catching cold
  and other viruses. Use alcohol-based hand
  sanitizer because they are the best. Teach your
  kids the benefits of good hand washing to reduce
  the chances of spreading germs in your house.
• 2. Identify Your Triggers
• When you inhale anything that triggers asthma,
  your airways can become tight and clogged with
  mucus. You may then wheeze, cough, and struggle
  to catch your breath. Hence, it is best if you
  talk to your doctor about having a few tests to
  identify what your triggers are. Once you
  identify your triggers, you will be in a better
  position to make some changes that may help you
  eliminate those triggers. This is one of the best
  ways to deal with winter asthma.
• 3. Get a Shot
• The Centers for Disease Control Prevention
  recommends that people age 6 months and older get
  a flu shot annually so that they be protected
  against the flu virus. If you have asthma and you
  get the flu, then asthma could get more serious.
  It is essential that those who have asthma get
  the flu vaccine so that they can keep their
  asthma under control.

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• 4. Avoid Sitting by the Fireplace
• During the winter season, we all love to sit by
  the fireplace. But doing so is not good for your
  asthma. Your lungs can be irritated by smoke,
  especially when you have asthma. So do not sit by
  the fireplace if you want to deal with winter
  asthma effectively.
• 5. Breathe Through Your Nose
• This seems so obvious and simple, isnt it? But
  this advice has a logic behind it. Breathing
  through your nose can prevent you from beginning
  to wheeze. It also prevents shortness or breath
  or the feeling of tightening in the chest. When
  you breathe through the nose, the air warms
  before it enters your lungs. So it is best if you
  breathe through your nose, instead of your mouth
  to prevent asthma attacks.
• 6. Exercise inside your Home
• If it is chilly and cold outside, then you should
  exercise indoors instead of exercising outside in
  a park. If you want to exercise in the fresh air,
  then you must choose a time of day when it is
  warmer, such as afternoon.
• 7. Replace Filters
• The heating system at your home may blow debris
  and dust throughout the house, especially when
  you first start using it up for the winter
  season. It is highly essential to clean and
  replace filters before you turn on your system so
  that the filters do not release debris and cause
  you to have an asthma attack. Check and clean the
  filters frequently throughout the heating
  session. Also, you must keep the temperature and
  humidity levels in your home consistent.
• 8. Warm up Before Exercising
• Some studies show that those who have asthma
  recover faster and have better lung function
  after exercising if they warm up before working
  out. Warmup up before working out is important
  for those who have asthma, especially in winter.

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• 9. Take your Medications on Time
• Talk t your doctor regularly to create a great
  treatment plant, and continue to get regular
  checkups. Do not ignore your health at any cost
  because of your work or personal life. If you
  experience your asthma symptoms getting worse in
  the winter season, consult your doctors about
  changing the medications you take. Also, do not
  take over-the-counter medications. Talk to your
  doctor about medications first.
• 10. Eat Warm Foods
• Cold and flu also trigger asthma attacks. It is
  important to eat warm foods during the winter
  season to boost immunity and prevent cold and
  cough. Some of the warm foods you can add to your
  diet are onions, ginger, turmeric, almonds, hot
  peppers, and so on.
• Best Home Remedies for Winter Asthma
• 1.TurmericWhat You Will Need ¼ teaspoon
  turmeric powder 1 glass of water
• What You Need To DoTake a glass of water and mix
  ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder in it. Stir well
  and drink this. Do this two times a day.
• How Does this Help?The curcumin present in
  turmeric helps to treat asthma. Turmeric also has
  powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help
  in alleviates the inflammation of the airways.
  Turmeric is also an antimicrobial agent that
  helps to treat winter asthma.

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• 2. GingerWhat You Will Need 1 teaspoon grated
  ginger ½ teaspoon of honey 1 cup of hot water
• What You Need To DoTake a teaspoon of grated
  ginger and add it to the hot water. Allow it to
  steep for about five to seven minutes. Now strain
  the water, mix ½ teaspoon of honey and drink this
  herbal tea while it is warm.
• How Does This HelpGinger has anti-inflammatory
  properties that help in keeping the respiratory
  tract healthy. It also helps in relaxing the
  airway muscles and also regulates calcium uptake,
  which relieves the constriction and helps provide
  relief from asthma.
• 3. OnionsWhat You Will Need A raw onion
• What You Need To DoTake a raw onion and chop it
  properly. Add this to your salad.
• How Does This WorkThe anti-inflammatory
  properties of onions help in clearing the
  airways, which in turn prevent asthma. This
  vegetable that makes people cry is a boon to
  asthmatics. Add onions to your diet to manage
  winter asthma.

• 4. Eucalyptus Essential OilWhat You Will Need
  Eucalyptus oil A towel
• What You Need To DoPut four six drops of
  eucalyptus essential oil on a clean towel and
  keep it beside you when you sleep. Put it in a
  way that you can breathe in the aroma.
• How Does This WorkEucalyptus oil contains
  eucalyptus that helps break down mucus and
  provide relief from asthma symptoms. This is one
  of the best remedies to manage winter asthma.
• 5. Tea Tree Oil for Winter AsthmaWhat You Will
  Need Tea tree oil Face cloth Warm water
• What You Need To DoDip a clean face cloth in the
  warm water completely. Wring out the excess water
  and pour the tea tree oil on the damp cloth.
  Inhale the vapours until the face cloth returns
  to room temperature. Do this few times a day to
  get relief from asthma symptoms.
• How Does This HelpTea tree oil has decongestant
  and expectorant properties that help to provide
  relief from wheezing and coughing. These
  properties also play a pivotal role in
  eliminating the excess mucus. The antimicrobial
  and anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce
  the inflammation in the airways and also treat
  infections that are present in the respiratory
  system.

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• 6. HoneyWhat You Will Need 2 teaspoons of
  honey ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder A glass
  of warm water
• What You Need To DoMix two teaspoons of honey
  and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a glass of
  warm water. Drink this two times a day. Make sure
  to drink it before you go to bed.
• How Does This WorkThere are many health benefits
  of honey, which is why it is one of the oldest
  remedies for a host of diseases. Honey contains a
  lot of powerful minerals and vitamins that help
  to provide relief from the symptoms of asthma. It
  also helps to remove phlegm from your throat and
  improve the quality of your sleep.
• 7. CoffeeWhat You Will Need A cup of hot
  coffee
• What You Need To DoSimply brew a steaming cup of
  coffee and drink it. Drink hot coffee to get
  relief from asthma.
• How Does This WorkDrinking one to two cups of
  hot coffee a day is one of the best and easiest
  ways to deal with winter asthma because it
  immediately eases up your airways and helps you
  breathe properly. It is one of the quickest
  antidotes for asthma.

• 8. Oregano OilWhat You Will Need Oregano oil
  Essential Oil Diffuser
• What You Need To DoPut a few drops of oregano
  essential oil in the diffuser and inhale the
  vapours. Allow the diffuser to use up all the
  oil. Use this remedy daily to prevent an asthma
  attack.
• How Does This HelpOregano oil cleanses the air
  passages and the lungs. It also helps to thin the
  muscles and eliminates bacteria and viruses that
  cause infections.
• 9. Garlic for AsthmaWhat You Will Need 10 12
  garlic cloves Milk
• What You Need To DoTake ten to twelve cloves of
  garlic and boil them in milk. Drink this
  concoction once a day to get relief from asthma
  symptoms.
• How Does This HelpGarlic is without any doubt
  one of the best remedies to get quick relief from
  asthma symptoms. It also helps to clear the
  congestion in your lungs and reduces the
  inflammation of the airways.

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• 10. Lavender OilWhat You Will Need Five to six
  drops of lavender oil A bowl of hot water
• What You Need To DoAdd 4 6 drops of lavender
  essential oil to the hot water and then inhale
  the steam for eight to ten minutes. Do this once
  every day.
• How Does This WorkLavender oil controls mucus
  production, soothes the air passages and boost
  the bodys immunity. All this helps in providing
  relief from asthma symptoms and preventing an
  asthma attack.
• 11. Kalonji Oil (Black Seed Oil)What You Will
  Need ½ teaspoon kalonji oil 1 teaspoon of
  honey A cup of warm water
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• What You Need To DoTake ½ teaspoon of kalonji
  oil and mix it a cup of warm water. Now add a
  teaspoon of honey and drink this two times a day,
  once before breakfast and then after dinner.
• How Does This WorkBlack seed oil, also known as
  kalonji oil offers a lot of health benefits.
  Kalonji also has powerful anti-inflammatory
  properties that help to treat asthma. It can also
  be used for the treatment of bronchitis.

• 12. Vitamins for Asthma TreatmentWhat You Will
  Need Vitamin C foods Vitamin D foods
• What You Need To DoEat a healthy diet rich in
  vitamin C and vitamin D. You can also take
  vitamin C and vitamin D supplements every day.
  Also, get some sunshine to increase vitamin D
  levels in your body. But do not take supplements
  before consulting a doctor.
• How Does This WorkVitamin D has
  anti-inflammatory properties that help treat
  asthma. Vitamin D also enhances the bodys innate
  antimicrobial response. Vitamin C helps to boost
  immunity which helps keep cold and flu at bay.
  Cold and flu may trigger an asthma attack. Hence,
  it is best if we eat vitamin C rich foods to
  strengthen our immunity and stay healthy during
  the winter season.

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• Foods that Trigger Asthma
• There are many foods that are allergens and can
  trigger an asthma attack. The common foods that
  trigger an asthma attack are Peanuts Fish,
  and shellfish Eggs Soy and its products
  Milk Wheat Gluten
• Food additives like MSG (Monosodium glutamate)
  can also trigger asthma.

• Diet Plan for Asthma
• It is pivotal to follow a healthy diet to keep
  asthma at bay. Food rich in vitamins, minerals,
  and antioxidants keeps the respiratory system
  healthy.
• Some of the best healthy foods for people with
  asthma are Fruits Kiwi, pineapples, berries,
  cantaloupes, bananas, and apples. Vegetables
  Garlic, sweet potatoes, ginger, kale, tomatoes,
  sweet potatoes Juices Drink fresh vegetable
  and fruit juices.Stay away from junk food and
  fried fatty food because they can also trigger an
  asthma attack.
• What are the Causes of Asthma?Now that we have
  understood the remedies to deal with winter
  asthma. Let us now understand the causes and
  symptoms of asthma.

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• What Causes Asthma?
• Its not yet clear why some people get asthma,
  and others dont, but it is probably due to a
  combination of genetic and environments
  factors.Some of the asthma triggers are
  Airborne substances, such as mould spores, pet
  dander, pollen, dust mites or particles of
  cockroach waste. Physical activity Cold air
  Air pollutants Certain medications
  Respiratory infections, such as cold and flu
  Stress Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  Preservatives added to certain types of foods and
  beverages, including dried fruit, beer, and wine.

• What are the Signs symptoms of Asthma?
• The symptoms of asthma may vary from person to
  person.Some of the common signs and symptoms of
  asthma include Shortness of breath Chest
  pain or chest tightness Trouble sleeping
  Shortness of breath Coughing or wheezing A
  wheezing sound when exhaling Wheezing attacks
  that get worse due to cold and flu

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• Risk Factors for Asthma
• There are a vast range of factors that can
  increase your chances of getting asthma. These
  risk factors include Having an allergic
  condition Being obese or overweight Being a
  smoker Exposure to exhaust fumes Exposure to
  other types of pollution Too much exposure to
  occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in
  hairdressing, manufacturing and farming.

• Types of Asthma
• The different types of asthma are listed below
• 1.Allergic Asthma The allergens present in the
  environment can cause allergic rhinitis. When
  this leads to asthma, it becomes allergic asthma.
• 2. Cough-variant Asthma Cough is the main
  symptom of asthma, and this type of asthma is
  generally triggered by respiratory infections.
• 3. Exercise-Induces Asthma Physical exertion
  can also lead to asthma, and this is called
  exercise0induced asthma. In this type of asthma,
  the airways start to constrict between 5 to 20
  minutes of starting the exercise.
• 4. Occupational Asthma When your asthma gets
  triggered only in your work surroundings, it is
  known as occupational asthma. Farmers,
  hairdressers, animal breeders, and woodworkers
  are some of the common professionals who have
  this type of asthma.
• 5. Nocturnal Asthma The symptoms of this type
  of asthma are aggravated during the night and can
  be dangerous.

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• Exercises to Control Asthma
• Do not stop exercising if you have asthma. Doing
  yoga, going for a walk, and engaging in some
  physical activity will help you prevent asthma
  attacks. Cardio workouts like cycling, walking,
  and jogging also helps to keep asthma attacks at
  bay by keeping your body fluids flowing and
  preventing excess mucus build-up in the
  airways.Do the following exercises to manage
  winter asthma
• 1.Simple Breathing ExerciseThis is also known as
  diaphragmatic breathing. To do this simple
  breathing exercise, you need to sit with your
  back straight and breathe in and out slowly. Make
  sure that your stomach goes out during
  inhalation, not your chest, and while exhaling,
  your stomach should go in. Do this exercise daily
  to deal with asthma effectively.
• 2. Pursed Lip BreathingSit in the simple
  breathing position, and exhale through pursed
  lips as if you are blowing a whistle. Exhaling
  should be twice as long as inhaling.
• 3. Buteyko BreathingSit straight in an upright
  position and keep your chest and belly relaxed.
  Take a deep, long breath and then you need to
  exhale slowly. You need to hold your breath for
  as long as possible. Then, you have to continue
  breathing gently.

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