Of all the respiratory problems around the world it is asthma which has become the number one concern; medical science has not yet been able to fully explain this continued rise although some good theories exist. Asthma is a chronic, treatable disease that causes narrowing of airways in the lungs in response to allergens, making it difficult to breathe. Sudden attacks can happen to even the best prepared individual and severe attacks can kill.

Assessing and monitoring the condition is the first important step towards treating the condition for any asthma sufferer. The severity and frequency of attacks will determine the course of treatment and these fit into three broad categories:

*Preventative medications *Ensuring relief medication is available when minor attacks occur *Medical treatment for serious attacks

All sufferers will be given some form of Bronchodilator to help with short term relief for attacks; this will be the only form of medication that mild asthmatics will probably ever need to use.

For sufferers with mild persistent attacks, low-dose glucocorticoids, a mastcell stabilizer or leukotriene modifiers are to be taken in addition to relievers. Oral glucocorticoids are the usual treatment for asthma patients who require strong medication when they experience serious attacks. A standard reliever or ‘Bronchodilator’ will still be used in addition to any other medication they may have been prescribed. Asthmatics must also identify the triggers that cause the allergic reaction in them and find ways to reduce or eliminate them. The problem is now believed to be made worse as a result primarily of atmospheric pollution which tends to be found in industrial areas and cities.

While the medications can sometimes help control the symptoms, they are often a temporary measure and do not address the root cause; long term problems like can be the result of continued use, for instance:

*Tiredness *Dizziness *Lack of sexual drive *Feelings of sadness *Damage to the liver

Many patients with respiratory conditions are now moving towards natural remedies which do not have these awful side-effects. Catalysts are used to help reduce the strain on the system by calming it and thereby strengthening it over time. The catalysts contained in natural medications are different as they do not have any side-effects so they reduce the stress on the system naturally.

Some asthma sufferers have discovered the benefits of yoga as it helps to improve their breathing and overall health. Nutritional supplements and good diet will help improve the immune response and the overall health of the patients. Natural medication can also be used that will not leave harmful chemicals in the system; it is most important that the sufferer learns to control their asthma condition.

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