Asthma And No Insurance

By Lanier D Brown

Among the many respiratory disorders affecting children and adults, asthma has been considered as one of the most common. Most of the time, people say that Asthma is a childhood disorder which eventually disappears with age but in some instances, asthma can be experienced even by adults. Although most cases of are only in their mild forms, managing and treating it is essential in avoiding unwanted complications.

The condition is triggered by several factors which include allergic reactions to foreign objects such as dust, pollen and others. During the exposure, the bronchioles, which are found in your lungs, react with the perceived foreign body. This leads to inflammation or swelling of the bronchioles to prevent the entrance of these foreign bodies into the smaller units of the lungs which are called the alveoli. The inflammation leads to several asthma symptoms which are really distressing and discomforting to the patient and his family. These symptoms include difficulty of breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest pains. The symptoms are all related to the obstruction of the airway as a result of the inflammation.

Home Remedies for Asthma

As it is a chronic or long-term disorder, it is best for you to understand the different at home asthma treatment options available.

-Exercise

Those suffering from asthma may assume exercise can be risky and worsen their condition. It is true that you may experience difficulty breathing and other symptoms while exercising but certain physical activities are beneficial in teaching the lungs to expand properly. Starting slowly with a slow walk or jog is the best way to build up strength and allow your body to cope better. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, when you feel tired have a rest before beginning again. Swimming has also been proven to be an effective exercise option in asthma treatment.

-Managing weight

Fat accumulation in the blood vessels and bronchial lining can lead to severe symptoms of asthma. In order to prevent this, you have to maintain your body mass index within normal ranges. Avoid gaining too much weight as this increases pressure on the lungs. Decrease your consumption of fatty foods while consuming more fresh fruit and vegetables.

-Herbal treatments

Several herbs can also be used for Asthma treatment. These include Lobelia, Ephedra, Eucalyptus and many others. These herbs are known to have effects of preventing inflammation to the bronchioles, thus leading to the relief of asthmatic symptoms.

-Avoid triggers

One of the best ways to prevent the onset and occurrences of an asthma attack would be to avoid its triggers as best as possible. If you know that your asthma is often triggered by dust exposure avoid scenarios that may expose you to such. In doing this, you will decrease your chances of acute attacks.

Asthma is a simple disorder that you can easily treat at home. However, if the symptoms you experience are severe, you should consult your doctor to prevent prolonged airway obstruction that can prove to have detrimental effects in the long run.

Clinical Abstract for Using Salt Therapy in Respiratory and Skin Disorders - Speleotherapy Symposium

By Livia Tiba

The XIVth International symposium of speleotherapy took place in Romania on October 4-6, 2012. The symposium was held under the aegis of The International Union of Speleology (UIS), The Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences and the Committees of The Permanent Commission of Speleotherapy (PCS) - Department of Research.

Specialists from high academic institutions and organizations from Romania, Russia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Austria, Slovakia, Poland and other countries participated for three days at The XIVth International Symposium of Speleotherapy. Doctors and physicians with specialization in Pulmonology, Allergology, Dermatology, Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Balneotherapy, professors at medical academic institutions, clinical researchers and engineers, gathered together to share their experience and research studies about the effects of salt therapy in respiratory conditions and balneology using mineralized salty water.

They presented speleotherapy in salt mines and caves, from history to our modern times approaches - such as halotherapy or salt therapy, the quality of therapeutic factors such as microclimate, physical, chemical, microbiological and current achieved results, for used in health and balneotherapytourism.

There were also presented the experimental results in the laboratory on different pathologies and the clinical, biochemical, immunological and other effects on patients with various diseases. Indications and contraindications, together with different methods of salt therapy in prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with different pathologies were discussed.

The public gathered lots of information about the clinical and functional efficiency of speleotherapy and halotherapy in the treatment of bronchial asthma with different degrees of control, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis and other allergic pathologies, pneumonia and acute respiratory diseases.

The influence of living near roadways and today's increased air pollution in respiratory diseases and the effects of removing these factors was another interesting study. "Traffic emission sources of organic chemicals represented by microparticles are associated with increased systemic inflammation.", the study says. Long time exposure to salt therapy helps to strengthen the respiratory mucosa towards allergens and maintains proper hygiene over the whole respiratory system. Home salt therapy is also available for long term exposure in chronic respiratory diseases.

The anti inflammatory and healing effects of salt therapy - aerosol salt therapy and salty baths - on skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic rashes, burns and wounds, was another interesting subject in the symposium.

Bronchial obstruction is known as a frequent symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and rock-salt aerosols is considered one of the most effective methods of treatment. The alkali properties of ionic salts also have positive effects on the irritated esophagus and gastric mucosa.

This symposium underlined the many uses of salt therapy in respiratory conditions, skin disorders and in balneotherapy.

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