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Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases. When suffering an asthma attack the patient becomes breathless but at other times are completely normal. The word asthma is of greek origin, meaning panting or short drawn breath.
Symptoms
Asthma sufferers have trouble exhaling air. As passages become clogged and costricted with mucus, they find it difficult to breathe out and begin gasping for breath. The symptoms can become more problematic at night and when asleep.
The onset of an asthma attack can be gradual or abrupt and may be brought on by a particularly bad spell of coughing.
A gradual attack is usually brought on by a respiratory infection.
A severe asthma attack can cause an increase in the heart rate and leave the patient feeling restless and tired.
Coughing, tightness of the chest, and sweating are other common symptoms.
The wheezing noise made by asthmatics is the air being expelled through the narrowed bronchal tubes.
Causes
There are many factors related to the onset of an asthma attack.
For some its a reaction to the weather - damp foggy weather is responsible for many attacks, drugs, perfumes, and even emotional problems have all been known to bring on an asthma attack.
Allergies to dust is a common cause, so is animal hair, insects and different types of food.
Sometimes the disease is hereditary. In many cases where parents have asthma, children will also suffer.
Treatment
There is no cure, but drugs and vaccinations can give temporary relief to symptoms, although they can be habit forming and increased dosages can damage the immune system and make asthma worse.
Natural remedies
When used as part of a wider, holistic lifestyle management, herbal approaches to respiratory health and support can be extremely effective.
BronchoSoothe is one such natural remedy for an asthma attack that helps to keep the air passages open and support easy breathing, while also soothing the nerves.
The three main ingredients are:
Kali Phos - a tissue salt that is prescribed for the treatment of nervous asthma, tight coughs and hay fever.
Mag Phos - a tissue salt that will quickly ease chest and throat constriction and bronchospasm.
Nat Sulph - a tissue salt that is used as a natural broncho-dilator that removes phlegm from the chest and soothes and heals mucous membranes.
This remedy is also safe for pregnant women and children.
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