Allergies and asthma are a very common combination with many of the symptoms like wheezing, coughing and excess mucus. The good news is that you can treat allergies and asthma in a lot of the same ways. Read on to learn how diet, exercise and lifestyle can all help you reduce your allergy symptoms.
If you’re looking to buy an air purifier, you might be wondering if they actually work as advertised. After all, air purifiers are not cheap and most come with monthly or quarterly HEPA filter replacement costs. So, in order for the investment to be worth it, an air purifier needs to do a good job…
Turns out there’s nothing like a pandemic to get people thinking about air quality. Of course, asthmatics have always had to be careful about what goes in their lungs, which is why many of us have turned to indoor air purifiers to help manage our respiratory symptoms. Air purifiers are good for managing asthma, as…
I have asthma and allergies, so clean air is very important to me. But even if you don’t suffer from any diagnosed respiratory issues (as billions around the world do) unclean air can cause a dry, sore throat, disturb your sleep and even carry bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. Thankfully, there is…
Nasal congestion is something that affects all of us at one point or another. But if you’re someone with asthma, allergies or even just an irregular nasal structure, your blocked nose can quickly turn into a chronic issue. In general, a chronically blocked nose is the result of a minor nasal/sinus infection. An effective way…
Drinking tea is a wonderful natural remedy for asthma. Not only does tea usually have lots of health benefits, but drinking tea can also reduce stress, which is important for asthma patients. Rooibos tea is a good choice for anyone suffering from asthma or allergies, because it acts as a bronchodilator and also has anti-inflammatory…
You may have heard of spirulina, a type of blue-green algae that can be taken as a supplement or ingested as a powder. It’s become very popular among health fanatics, and often with good reason. Studies show that spirulina supplementation is beneficial for asthma, COPD and the lungs. Spirulina is a powerful antioxidant with many…
As we approach another New Year, I hope you’ll be inspired to try out a new resolution this year How about if you finally put your asthma symptoms behind you? I promise: if you do the work, you really can Breathe Better in 2021! If you’re like me, you find that your doctors can help you treat some…
The connection between acid reflux and asthma symptoms is real but often overlooked. Think about it. As an asthmatic, you’re constantly dealing with the effects of dust, pollution and other allergens making your symptoms worse. Now imagine what something as corrosive and irritating as stomach acid can do to your throat, esophagus and airways? It…
Asthma attack stories are all the same, and they’re all different. You never forget the first time you struggle to breathe, no matter how old you are when it happens. We all have different triggers and different stories, but we all share that same fear. And we all share the frustration of having medicine that…
If you have asthma or allergies like I do, then you’re probably desperate for some nasal congestion relief, just like I was. My nasal issues are all about congestion. It happens most often at night and will usually shift from one nostril to the other seemingly at random. And it’s not just a nuisance. Nasal…