How to Treat an Asthmatic Allergy

Freshly cut grass and pollen could trigger asthmatic allergies.

Asthmatic allergy or allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic specialist, James T.Li, MD. The symptoms that cause allergy in most cases also cause asthma by inflaming airways, causing shortness of breath and tightening the chest. While there are certain long and short-term medications that can be taken for asthmatic allergies, there are also natural ways and home remedies to cure these types of allergies.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tsp honey
• Glass of water
• Garlic cloves
• Ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Glass of milk
• Mustard oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Onion
• Folic acid (vitamin B9)
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Orange juice
• Chillie peppers

Instructions

1. 

   Honey is an effective cure for asthma.

   Take a teaspoon of honey mixed in a glass of water everyday, up to 3 times a day to relieve asthma-related allergy symptoms. Honey is an excellent cure-all treatment for many illnesses and is an effective remedy for asthma.

2. 

   Garlic is a good remedy for asthma and allergies.

   Make a ginger and garlic tea by boiling together in water. Strain the liquid and take daily until symptoms subside.

3. 

   Turmeric's anti-inflamartory actions can help relieve asthmatic allergies.

   Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a glass of milk 2 to 3 times daily. Turmeric is used as a natural remedy to aid in digestion and many other symptoms. It is anti-inflammatory making it an excellent remedy for asthmatic allergies.

4. Mix mustard oil and eucalyptus oil in equal parts and use it as a rub. Rub this on your chest and neck area to relive asthma symptoms immediately.

5. 

   Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that opens airways during asthma attacks.

   Add cooked onion to your diet to help subside some of the symptoms. Onion also has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the constriction of airways during asthma attacks. (see reference 5)

6. Take vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin C. Studies from the John Hopkins Medical Institutions on the link between folic levels and inflammation-mediated diseases show that folic acid can reduce allergies and help reduce inflammation. Vitamin C or foods containing vitamin C, such as oranges and orange juice, have antioxidants that are important to fight allergies related to asthma.

7. 

   Chili peppers can help to naturally open up the airways and reduce congestion.

   Add chili peppers to your diet. Chili peppers are a natural decongestant and open up the airways.

Tips & Warnings

• Regular exercise, such as swimming, can aid in curing or reducing the symptoms of asthmatic allergies.

• Clean fresh air and sunlight can also be effective in relieving symptoms.

• Avoiding dirty carpets, curtains or other dusty areas will help keep the allergic reactions away.

• Asthma attacks can be very serious and even fatal. Please consult your doctor immediately and do not take any home remedies in place of prescribed medication before consulting your doctor.

• Avoid things that will trigger your asthma such as air pollutants, pollen, or animal fur.

• Please call your doctor immediately in cases of severe asthma problems.

References

• MayoClinic: Allergies and asthma: They often occur together
• Natural home remedies for asthma
• ScienceDaily: Folic Acid May Help Treat Allergies, Asthma
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?
• Dicovery Health: 25 Home Remedies for Asthma

Resources

• University of Maryland Medical Center: Turmeric