6/14/2011

Tips on Managing Asthma

While some form of supervised treatment is usually required to manage asthma,
there are a number of things that you can do to improve respiratory health and
reduce the effects of asthma on your daily life.
● Exercise regularly. Many asthmatics avoid exercise for fear of inducing an
asthma attack; however, it is not necessary to live a sedentary life-style.
Regular, gentle exercise will help strengthen over-all lung and heart
functioning and may help reduce asthma— provided you keep it in
moderation and respect the limits of your fitness levels. If you are unfit, start
off slowly, gradually increasing activity as your fitness levels increase.
● Include Vitamin C, B6 and magnesium to your daily supplements as a lack
of these vital nutrients has been implicated in a number of inflammatory
conditions, including asthma.
● Avoid sulfites and preservatives such as sulphur dioxide and sodium
benzoate as these tend to trigger asthmatic reactions.
● Keep an ‘asthma diary’ to help you to identify triggers and determine when
your asthma becomes out of control.
● Avoid common irritants such as spray deodorants, perfumed cleaning
agents, and cigarette smoke, wherever possible.
● Reduce dust and pollen in your household. During pollen season, try
keeping the windows closed and opt for an air conditioner instead. Dust can
be reduced by replacing carpets with tiles or wooden floors, buying washable
curtains and blinds, and vacuuming upholstered furniture and mattresses
regularly.
● Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth if you have to go out in cold air and
avoid exercising in cold air.
● Treat colds and flu as soon as they become evident.
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● If stress and anxiety are triggers, learn to manage these with relaxation
techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises and yoga.

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