Asthma: Medication is a Must

Medications are integral to managing asthma. “Inadequately and poorly controlled asthma is a major risk factor for an exacerbation,” says Dr. Stanley Szetler, head of pediatric clinical pharmacology at National Jewish Health in Denver. When you have asthma you have chronic inflammation in the lungs, putting you at risk of an attack when you’re exposed to a trigger.
By taking a controller medication every day, such as an inhaled corticosteroid, you’re keeping the underlying inflammation in check. This means if you are exposed to a trigger, you’re less likely to have symptoms.....

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Asthma literally takes your breath away
Asthma affects millions of sufferers worldwide

Asthma is a condition that affects your airways, causing them to narrow and produce extra mucus and making breathing difficult.
For some, asthma is merely a nuisance while for others it can be a serious problem that has an impact on their daily activities and may even lead to a life threatening asthma attack.
The symptoms of asthma vary for each individual, attacks may be infrequent or you may only exhibit symptoms at certain times – such as during exercise.....

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10 Steps to Heal Asthma Naturally

Asthma is one of the most common inflammatory conditions of the lung. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, bronchial spasm and reversible airflow obstructions.  Reverse asthma with natural lifestyle interventions modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.
Asthma is more of an immune imbalance than it is a lung disease. When the immune system gets triggered it causes an inflammatory reaction to occur within the lung epithelial tissue. The bronchial tubes swell with fluid and mucous in order to isolate the insulting allergen. This swelling irritates the airways even further which results in an increased level of sensitivity.....

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