Many asthma attacks are brought on by airborne allergens. These irritants can be controlled with air filters, or altogether removed by ionization. Food allergens, once identified, can be eliminated from the diet. Asthmatics can find some relief by avoiding humid conditions. Dry climates at considerable altitudes are recommended as avoiding pollutants and quitting smoking.
Herbs can relieve asthma symptoms as well as add to the health of the lungs and respiratory tract.
Over the centuries and all around the world, people have used herbs to quickly and effectively treat this disease. Here we focus on ten common, readily available herbs. All of these herbs work to tonify and heal the respiratory system by helping to expel mucous, reduce swelling and soothe irritation. Coltsfoot soothes mucous membranes, relieves phlegm in asthma, bronchitis and common colds. Elecampane acts as a stimulating expectorant that when taken over time will tonify and strengthen the lungs.