How to Get Rid of Asthma Naturally with Home Remedies?

Asthma is a common lung disease which causes difficulty in breathing. Asthma occurs when you breathe, the air goes from your nose or mouth to windpipe and then it reaches to lungs through bronchi (a branch from windpipe) and then bronchioles. These both came into contact then asthma attacks will a raise.

Generally there are two types of asthma, allergic and non-allergic asthma. Allergic asthma occurs in the people who have allergies like dust mites, pollen, etc. as there are the symptoms of product of an overreaction by the immune system. Coming to non allergic asthma, the triggers will irritate the lungs and bring this as asthma symptoms like cold weather, exercise, smoke, strong perfumes, etc. coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath are some of the symptoms of asthma. Let’s have a look on the below mentioned home remedies and tips to reduce the severity and control the outcome.

Home Remedies for Asthma:

Recent statistics has found that about 17 million people were affected with this disease in United States. This means the people who are affected with this asthma are increasing yearly. There is no cure for asthma but there is a chance of reducing and controlling it with these natural homemade remedies. Do follow these to get relief from the asthma and its symptoms.

1. Remedies for Asthma with Ginger:

Ginger contains certain components like gingerols, shogaols and zingerones which acts as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and analgesic that are similar to non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and gives relief from the asthma and its symptoms.

Process – 1:

1. Take ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey in equal quantity
2. Stir it well make sure that all the ingredients have to be mixed properly
3. Take this mixture of about a tablespoon for 2 – 3 times a day
4. Repeat it every day to reduce the asthma.

Process – 2:

1. Take a teaspoon of ginger and mix this in 1/2 cup of water
2. Drink this mixture of a tablespoon at bedtime
3. Every day repeat the process to get rid of the asthma.
4. Or simply chewing a ginger daily will control your asthma and its symptoms.

Process – 3:

1. Take one inch of ginger and cut it into small pieces
2. Add these pieces to a glass of boiling water
3. Stir it and steep it for about 5 – 7 minutes
4. Allow it cool down properly
5. At last drink this ginger water to control the asthma.

Process – 4:

1. Take one tablespoon of ginger juice, one tablespoon of honey and two tablespoon of fenugreek seeds (soaked in water for overnight)
2. Mix all these ingredients properly
3. Drink this in every morning and evening daily.
4. Repeat this process as it detoxifies your lungs and makes you to get relief from the asthma.

2. Remedies for Asthma with Honey:

Honey contains alcohol and ethereal oil will help to remove phlegm in the throat and gives relief from respiratory and at last you will get relief from the asthma and its symptoms.

Process – 1:

1. Take a teaspoon of honey and mix it well in a glass of hot water.
2. Drink this slowly for at least three times a day
3. Regular follow up of this remedy will helps to get rid of the asthma.

Process – 2:

1. Take a jar of honey and inhale the smell which produces the positive results for some peoples.
2. Do repeatedly as it gives relief and controls the upcoming asthma attacks.

Process – 3:

1. Take a teaspoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
2. Mix it well and swallow it before going to bed.
3. This will helps to remove phlegm from your throat and allows you to sleep better.
4. Daily repeats the process to get reduce the coming attacks of asthma.

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3. Remedies for Asthma with Garlic:

Garlic helps to clear the congestion in your lungs and also acts as anti inflammatory to get quick relief from the asthma and its symptoms.

Process – 1:

1. Take 10 – 15 garlic cloves and boil these cloves in 1/2 cup of milk.
2. Turn off the heat and let it cool for few seconds
3. Drink this milk for once a day (regularly) to get relief from the asthma

Process – 2:

1. Take few (3-4) garlic cloves and crush them
2. Add these crushed garlic cloves in a glass of hot water
3. Let it steep for about 5 minutes and allow it to cool for few minutes until it reached the room temperature.
4. Drink this once a day to control asthma.

4. Remedy for Asthma with Figs:

Fig helps to treat asthma as figs have a property to drain phlegm, improve respiratory health and alleviate the breathing difficulties.

Process:

1. Take three dried figs and wash them thoroughly.
2. Soak them in a cup of water for overnight.
3. Early in the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink that fig water on an empty stomach to get relief from the asthma.
4. Regular follow up of this process will help to observe the nutrients quickly by your blood stream and makes you feel relief from the asthma symptoms.

5. Remedy for Asthma with Mustard:

Mustard seeds are rich in magnesium and selenium which acts as anti-inflammatory and helps to clear the respiratory passages and makes you to breathe normally.

Process:

1. Take some mustard oil and heat it by adding camphor.
2. Let it cool for few minutes and apply this for several times a day to get relief from the asthma and its symptoms.
3. Or you can use this in cooking also.

6. Remedy for Asthma with Eucalyptus Oil:

Eucalyptus oil contains some component which helps to give relief from the pain and inflammation. It also helps to block the chemicals causing asthma. Pure eucalyptus oil is used effectively for treating the asthma and its symptoms. 

Process – 1:

1. Take few drops of eucalyptus oil and put it in a paper towel
2. Keep it on your head while sleeping
3. This will help you to get relaxed sleep whenever you breathe the aroma and prevent the upcoming of the asthma.

Process – 2:

1. Take few drops (2 – 3) of eucalyptus oil and pour it in a pot of boiling water
2. Then take a towel and drape it over your head.
3. Now inhale the steam to get control of asthma attacks.
4. Try to take deep breaths as many as possible for you to get quick results from asthma.

7. Remedy for Asthma with Peppermint:

Peppermint extract will helps to saturate in the air to prevent the asthma attacks and makes you breathe easily and comfortably.

Process:

1. Take 1 quart of non chlorinated water and pour in a pan and place in the stove
2. Then add 10 drops of peppermint extract or peppermint oil
3. Bring this a boil and put it in simmer for about an hour i.e. until the water has been evaporated.
4. This will saturate in the room and makes you comfortable to breathe the air.
5. Repeat the process whenever you suffer from the asthma.

8. Remedy for Asthma with Turmeric:

Turmeric, a yellow spice contains anti inflammatory properties which helps to clear the mucus in the lungs and helps you to have easy breathe.

Process:

1. Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder and a glass of warm milk
2. Mix this turmeric in a warm milk as turmeric has to dissolve completely in the milk.
3. Drink this milk to get relief from the asthma
4. Drinking regularly for three times a day, will helps to control the frequency of asthma and its symptoms.
5. You can also use turmeric capsule or tincture which are available in the market to get relief.

9. Remedy for Asthma with Lemon:

Lemon contains vitamin C which helps to improve the immune system and makes it more resistant. It also keeps the lungs stronger and comfortable for breathing. Lemon juice also acts as anti-oxidant and anti-septic which helps to kill the bacteria and reduces the inflammation caused by the asthma.

Process:

1. Take a fresh lemon and cut it into half.
2. Squeeze the half lemon to get the juice.
3. Add this juice to a glass of water and mix it well by adding some honey or sugar in it.
4. Drink this while suffering from asthma attacks and its symptoms.
5. Change it once and try as for some people it will increase and make the case worst.

10. Remedy for Asthma with Onions:

Onions contain several components which help to combat the inflammation. Onions contain sulfur which decreases the inflammation in the lungs and other breathing disorders. It also contains a flavonoid called quercetin; one kind of anti-oxidant will reduce the inflammation. So, eat the onions in a form as you preferred i.e. either in the form of raw or cooked onions will helps you a lot in reduce the breathing disorders.

11. Remedy for Asthma with Cheese Cloth:

Take a fine cheese cloth and put this in the room where you are going to sleep as it helps to filter the dust like small dust particles, pollen, animal dander, etc. before it’s circulates in the air. You can also use the commercial filters which are available in the market to keep your home clean.

12. Remedy for Asthma with Yogurt:

Yogurt contains vitamin B12 which helps to alleviate the symptoms of asthma. Yogurt also contains probiotics, a beneficial bacteria used to reduce the inflammation and helps in better digestion.  So, eat yogurt of about 2 cups daily to control the asthma and its symptoms.

13. Remedy for Asthma with Chili Pepper:

Have some spicy food like chili peppers which will open up your airways. These hot foods will stimulate fluid in your mouth, throat and lungs. This thins out the mucus and removes it through cough and allows you to breathe normally.

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14. Remedy for Asthma with Air Filter and Humidifier:

Have air filter which reduce the triggers of asthma like dust, pollen, dander in your room and helps you to have a comfortable sleep. And also have a humidifier to maintain constant temperature in your room where you’re sleeping.

15. Remedy for Asthma with No to Pets:

Keep your home without pets as pets like cats, dogs and birds will have dander, this is a dead, dry skin that flakes out and is a powerful allergen and when you have a close contact with these pets you will also experience the asthma and have frequent attacks of asthma and its symptoms. Or if you have pets, then bath your pets once in every week in warm water with no soap. This type of bath will reduces the amount of dander.

16. Remedy for Asthma with Diet Plan:

Diet is also plays an important role in curing your asthma. Planning your diet properly and practicing it regularly will definitely helps you to get rid of this asthma effect.

• Have a strong coffee of one or two cups which helps to ward off the attacks. Coffee will acts as theophylline (a drug that dilates your airways and keeps it open. Coffee also contains magnesium and anti oxidant to get relief. Or if you don’t like coffee then you can try for a cup of hot black tea.
• Have two cups of green tea which contains quercetin along with epigallocatechin flavonoid to get relief from the asthma attacks. But make sure to steep the tea for not more than 2 minutes.
• Food rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like fatty fishes, salmon, cod, sardines, mackerel, tuna, etc. which helps to reduce the inflammation in the body including your airways. It is also found in walnuts, canola and linseeds, etc. so you can try these to get omega – 3s.
• Eat apples and berries which are rich in quercetin to get relief from the asthma attacks.
• Have the foods which are rich in vitamin C and E (an anti-oxidant) which helps to boost up your lung function and reduces the attack of asthma.
• Have the fruits which contain vitamin C and other essential components to reduce the asthma like lemons, oranges, papayas, blueberries, straw berries, etc.
• Avoid food like frozen harsh browns and French fries, oily and junk food to reduce asthma.
• Eat the leafy green vegetables, fruits which is rich in magnesium to get rid of the asthma attacks.

Tips to Reduce Asthma:

Try these tips to reduce the severity and frequency of frequency of your asthma attacks. These tips will also help you to manage the symptoms of the asthma.

1. Drink plenty of water as it helps to keep the lining of your lungs hydrated.
2. Have daily vitamin (A, B and C) in your diet everyday which helps to get relief from asthma and reduces its attacks also.
3. Avoid alcohol, smoking, cool juices when you are suffering from asthma as these contain sulfites which make the problem too worst.
4. Avoid dried fruits and vegetables like raisins, pineapple, apricots, maraschino cherries etc. to avoid the attacks of asthma frequently.
5. Don’t over use the salt as it can tend to make the airways more sensitive to triggers.
6. Always have a high quality vegan diet which helps to decrease the frequency of asthma attacks.
7. Don’t over eat, don’t eat the food too fast and don’t talk continuously while eating because these things will cause you the asthma attacks.
8. Change and protect yourself according to the weather conditions.
9. Avoid chemicals, perfumes, paints, other meditations like aspirin, NSAIDs, etc which will trigger your asthma.
10. Have a little exercise and keep your weight perfect to get rid of the asthma.
11. Relax yourself as some stress and emotional upsets will trigger asthma and make it worse. So, try to follow some medication, deep breathes and other techniques which will give you relief from the stress.
12. Keep an asthma diary to record all the things like which causes you asthma frequently, symptoms, triggers, etc for further medications and treatments.
13. Cover your nose and mouth when it is very cold, dust, dry air as it can trigger asthma.

Although there are many medical treatments available to treat asthma but treating with these natural remedies and tips by simply changing your life style will give relief from the asthma and its symptoms naturally. As we know that asthma can't be cured but it can be controlled a lot why because asthma often changes over times so don't have a chance to cure it completely. Find out the triggers and follow these remedies whenever you suffer from the asthma attacks to get relief from it. Consult the doctor first to get diagnosed and start following these remedies.