asthma

Slovak Republic
February 23, 2007 1:11am CST
Three of the four people in our house have asthma, some to a more extreme degree than others, but at one time or another we all have to take medications to manage our breathing. However, we've found some good holistic approaches that have sharply decreased the episodes. I've increased the potassium and selenium intake in our household and we take Omega-3 supplements and watch the gluten intake as well. I am pleasantly surprised at the difference we've seen.
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unisis
@unisis (1673)
• Indonesia
23 Feb 07
Asthma attacks are not all the same—some are worse than others. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that not enough oxygen gets to vital organs. This condition is a medical emergency. People can die from severe asthma attacks. So, if you have asthma, you should see your doctor regularly. You will need to learn what things cause your asthma symptoms and how to avoid them. Your doctor will also prescribe medicines to keep your asthma under control. Taking care of your asthma is an important part of your life. Controlling it means working closely with your doctor to learn what to do, staying away from things that bother your airways, taking medicines as directed by your doctor, and monitoring your asthma so that you can respond quickly to signs of an attack. By controlling your asthma every day, you can prevent serious symptoms and take part in all activities. If your asthma is not well controlled, you are likely to have symptoms that can make you miss school or work and keep you from doing things you enjoy. Asthma is one of the leading causes of children missing school.