Safe and Effective Home Remedies For Asthma
The following home remedies are aimed at opening the airways, reducing the effects of irritants or pollutants in which a person breathes or treating the underlying causes of wheezing. If a person has asthma or another wheeze-causing medical condition, they should talk to their doctor and use the medications prescribed for it, such as an asthma inhaler.
Some of the safe and effective home remedies include;
Steam inhalation
Inhaling moist, humid air can be very helpful to clear the sinuses and open the airways. A person can use the following method to do this:
- Pour hot water into a big bowl and breathe in the steam.
- To retain extra moisture, place a towel over the head.
- To make the stream more strong, add a few drops of menthol or eucalyptus oil to the water.
Peppermint oil has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Evidence from a 2013 study indicates it may relax the respiratory muscles, which may help relieve wheezing and other breathing problems.