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The Asthma Check List
Asthma is a disorder, which affects the lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack. You must also look at nutritional advise and the power of our emotions as certain habits can make your asthma worse.
1. First and foremost, remember: there is always something you can do about your health! Learn to incorporate lifestyle change and implement changes that work for you! You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack and avoid triggers that cause an attack.
2. Chronic stress has been linked to a worsening of asthma and allergies. Severe anxiety can trigger attacks, and stress generally aggravates asthma symptoms. Get chronic stress under control.
3. If you have asthma you should avoid cigarette smoke, if you smoke, quit.
4. You should do mild exercise...swimming, light aerobics or weight training. Avoid strenuous physical exercise.
5. Eat a healthy diet. Try to determine which foods in your diet trigger attacks and avoid them.
6. Those who are sensitive to mold and outdoor air pollution should consider limiting outdoor activities when levels are high. In hot, humid climates, this may require the use of air conditioning and/or dehumidifiers. In large cities where air pollution problems are prevalent, the number of emergency room visits for asthma attacks increase when the air quality is very poor.
7. Those who are sensitive to pet allergens should not keep pets indoors, ever.
8. Carpets keep allergens embedded within it. Remove carpets especially from the bedroom. Frequent vacuuming will reduce the presence of allergens. If the room has a hard surface floor, it should be damp mopped weekly.
9. Keep household humidity levels at less than 50 percent. This controls dust mites and fungus growth. Mattress covers and pillow case covers provide a barrier between house dust mites and the person with asthma. Down-filled pillows, quilts, or comforters should not be used and stuffed animals and clutter should be removed from bedrooms.
10. Doing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation benefit lung function by affecting emotional processes, muscles, and breathing.
Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/asthma.htm
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