He will be suffering due to asthma in winter what are the precautions should be taken by him.

Dr. Sandhya NarayanAyurveda7yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user. Thank you sharing your health concern. Asthma is a universal chronic airway inflammatory disease of the air passage characterized by recurring symptoms, excessive air sensitiveness and airflow obstruction. Wheezing, prolonged expiration and fast heart rate are some of the common features. Asthmatic attack generally gets exaggerated in the morning and night. The person may turn blue at severe condition. The disease can be managed, controlled and cure by alternative medicine like Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda. Diet regulation, home remedy, preventions and precautions, proper exercise are some of the natural treatments and natural remedy that play vital role in the treatment of the condition. Symptoms Shortness of breath Breathlessness at the time of attack Wheezing, a hissing sound at exhalation (breathe out) Chest tightness and pain Distended abdomen Suffered with severe anxiety Itchiness to throat and chin Frequent cough at night Uneasy in body and increase in palpitation Cold Mucus production Weakness Tiredness after exercise and enhance pulse movement Sign of cold like sneezing, nasal congestion and sore throat are common, and some comfort during sitting Sleeping disorder Recurrent coughing Lower part of eyes may be darkening Difficult in speaking Moodiness, Headache, running nose, etc. Sweating is also common May difficult in hearing Causes Allergy due to natural tendency/ airborne allergens (house dust, cockroaches) and irritants (tobacco smoke) trigger it. Hereditary Childhood respiratory infection Environmental and biologic triggers like infections, dietary patterns, hormonal changes in women etc. Hypersensitivity from allergens like molds, animal dander, grass, pollens, hair, lint and grains. Some drugs and medications are also responsible for it. Ex. aspirin and non steroidal drugs. Fluctuation/Change in weather. Digestive disorders Affliction in gastrointestinal tract try to avoid the causes as main prevention. Prevent Asthma Attacks In Your Home Use allergen-proof covers on mattresses and pillows. To get rid of dust mites, wash bedding weekly in water above 130�F and keep indoor humidity below 50 percent, using a dehumidifier. Ban dogs, cats and all other pets from your bedroom. Remove carpets and rugs from bedrooms or vacuum twice a week with a cleaner equipped with a HEPA air filter. To reduce mold problems, fix all leaks and eliminate standing water (such as in planters). Prevent Asthma Attacks At Work Avoid smoking areas. Smoke and the odor of tobacco can trigger an attack. Find out the cleaning schedule and cleaning products used at work and avoid exposure. Know the location of the nearest hospital to your job in case you ever require emergency care. Dial down stress. "Intense emotions can bring on asthma symptoms," he says. Prevent Asthma Attacks Outdoors When the weather is extremely hot, humid or stagnant. Stay indoors during ozone alerts. Exercise-induced asthma? Exercise indoors?not outside?in very cold or hot weather. If you have seasonal allergies, consider staying indoors, if possible, during peak pollen days. Remedies Garlic reduces the asthmatic severity. Ginger can be used for bronchial asthma for its expectorant properties To minimize congestion and reduce breathlessness, drink some pepper + 1 teaspoon honey + little onion juice. It is one of the natural ayurveda remedies. More intake of fluid should be taken if one suffered with dryness of it. Massage with sesame oil on the chest is a very useful alternative treatment. To reduce asthmatic trigger, grind 2-3 gram of nagar and Bharangi, take this medicine mixture thrice a day with lukewarm water. 

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