How to Overcome Wheeziness the Natural Way

Those of us who live with Asthma know how important it is to manage this condition. This article will show you how to overcome wheeziness without having to use medication.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Calm State of Mind
• Chair

1. Sit with your back straight, chest out, stomach in.
2. Inhale slowly though your nose.
   
   The nose is designed for breathing, it has hairs to filter dust and the special passages warm and moisten the air before it gets into the lungs.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth.
   
   Repeat steps 2 & 3 until wheeziness abates.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep an asthma diary - the time, activity, possible trigger, etc. when asthma attacks occur
• Take preventive medicine as prescribed
• Keep inhaler handy in case of attack
• Try to breathe through your nose at all times
• Do not overeat, particularly just before going to sleep
• Do not be afraid to use your inhaler at any time during this process, you know your own comfort level. This exercise is intended to be used during minor episodes of wheeziness.
• As with all illnesses, consult with your physician to make sure your Asthma is under control before you attempt to manage it naturally.