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The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that "between 14 and 15 million people have asthma, and many may not know they have the disease or how to control it." Hospitalizations and deaths due to asthma are increasing at an alarming rate and doctors don't seem to know why. This is happening in spite of the fact that there are newer and better prescription medicines for the treatment of asthma.
Because asthma can be such a serious condition we do not believe its treatment is a do-it-yourself project. Even patients who think they have everything under control can end up in an emergency situation if they are not careful. That is why we believe it is irresponsible to recommend over-the-counter drugs or herbal remedies for asthma. Even so-called mild cases require medical supervision.
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I had asthma for years as a child. Found out that by eating less milk (all dairy, really) it got better. Also, get some good digestive enzymes. They can help.
I get a wild tickle in one little spot low on the right side of my throat. It sets off uncontrollable coughing and almost-choking. It's finely tuned to social situations and talking. The least social stress plus talking, and it will be right there. Embarrassing.
I always related it to my asthma.... Last year at a family wedding, my physician-aunt was chatting with us cousins, and suddenly went into spasmodic coughing which took a minute to control. She said, I have this spot in the right side of my throat... and went on to describe exactly what I have. Yesterday a girlfriend with asthma told me she had a crazy-tickle spot that causes spasmodic uncontrollable coughing, but on the left side. I wonder if other people have this. I wonder if there is a medical (or even dental) procedure that could ablate the trigger point. I would appreciate hearing from others.
I have asthma, which is always worse when I am pregnant, and can definitely appreciate its seriousness - it has landed me in the hospital and is scary. I absolutely agree that medical intervention is necessary. However, this article is disappointing, because it doesn't allow for the possibility that there might be some natural remedies that could be used in conjunction with western medicine to keep asthma under control.
Because my asthma is triggered so much more easily during pregnancy, I especially would love to find ways (other than the usual - stay away from triggers!) to keep my symptoms to a minimum. Of course if I have an attack, I will always use my rescue inhaler, and if I am using it too much, I will use daily steroids, or whatever. But surely there are some natural/dietary things out there to promote lung health?
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