Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which patient has difficulty in breathing. The flow of air in and out is obstructed due to obstruction of lung airways called as bronchi. These bronchi further divides into smaller airway called as bronchioles. These bronchioles may get obstructed by tightening of muscles, irritation or swelling in the airways, and accumulation of mucous thereby resulting in asthma

Causative factors of asthma are allergy, air pollution, respiratory infections, certain medications and Sulfites in food. Some of the symptoms of Asthma are coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath and chest tightness.

There are various natural remedies for Asthma which will help to get relief from symptoms of Asthma. But it is recommended from most of physician that natural remedies for Asthma must be combined with prescription medicines such as anti-inflammatories and bronchodilators. Some of them are as follows:

Garlic:

Garlic can be used to treat asthma. Take 1 inch of ginger, cut into small pieces, add it into boiling water and allow solution to cool at room temperature and then drink. Otherwise you can add 4-5 cloves of garlic in tea and drink it.

Coffee:

It has been confirmed by various research that drinking coffee regularly can prevent attacks of asthma. It contains Caffeine which has bronchodilator effects e.g. it dilates bronchi and improves respiration. You can drink 3 cups per day.

Onions:

From research it has been concluded that onions have anti-inflammatory property which reduce the constriction of the airways in an asthma attack. Eat cooked onions and don't eat raw onions.

Chili peppers:

Chili peppers open up blocked airways due to asthma attacks. Peppers stimulate fluids in the mouth, throat, and lungs and, this helps to remove mucous formed during asthma attack and makes breathing easier. It contains capsicum which has anti-inflammatory property.

Omega Fatty Acids:

Omega 3 fatty acids contain EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). These both play very important role in the reduction of the Arachidonic acid level which is produced as inflammatory reaction. So it reduces inflammation and improves respiration process.

Fruits and vegetables:

Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of antioxidants which helps to neutralize free radical. This prevents damage to bronchi cells. You can eat tomatoes, carrots and leafy vegetables.

Yogurt:

Yogurt is a rich source of vitamin B12. This helps to alleviate the symptoms of asthma. You can take 1 cup of yoghurt daily.

Honey:

Honey is one of the best remedy for asthma. Take 1 glass of water, add 1 teaspoon of honey into it and drink slowly. Take this mixture 3 times a day.