Home remedies for asthma

Home remedies exist for just about every imaginable condition. It is true that many of them don’t work, however sceptics must consider the fact that natural remedies are much cheaper than prescriptions, rarely bring upon side effects and of course, are based on all natural ingredients rather than chemicals.

There is much that the asthma sufferer can do in their own lives to give them relief from their disease. These "home remedies" can be a useful and effective complementary therapy to medicines in managing the symptoms of asthma and minimising the chances of an attack occurring.

The first important consideration is the right diet. A healthy diet fosters a better immune system which in turn helps the body to fight the disease. The next step is to determine what triggers your asthma, and then take whatever steps you can to avoid exposure to it. 

Together, these are the most effective home remedies for asthma available. However if symptoms still persist, several other remedies can be found around the house. These include onions, honey, lemon, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic and figs.  

Each needs special preparation, usually involving gentle heating in water or milk, and then can be taken daily as a drink to help keep the symptoms of asthma at bay. For rapid relief, ginger and honey can be dissolved in hot water and then the vapour inhaled. However as with all medicines, these home remedies should be used only with strict medical supervision and they are not a substitute for doctor-prescribed medication.