What Can Help Reduce Asthma Symptoms?

Reducing asthma symptoms will require major life changes that may take a lot of time and money when starting out. Some of the changes will not benefit you if they are done only once in a while, but will have to be part of a daily or weekly routine. You will have to decide if the benefits outweigh the effort and money going into the process.

Go Shopping

• The first thing you will need to do is purchase the required tools to start your new asthma reducing lifestyle. You will need to head to a department store to purchase zippered allergen or plastic covers for beds and pillows. You will also need a HEPA vacuum, a dehumidifier and an air conditioner. Window air conditioners should do just fine. Then purchase a yoga mat, yoga attire and an instructional DVD or book. At a grocery store, stock up on eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, zucchini and fish. Purchase other ingredients that go well with these items so that meal planning will be easier for you. Then be prepared to start the first day of your new lifestyle.

Living an Asthma Reducing Life

• Put the plastic covers on all beds and pillows, because this will protect against allergens. In summer, turn on the dehumidifier and air conditioner to prevent mold and high humidity. The bathroom and kitchen will need a dehumidifier the most.
  There will need to be some rule changes in your home that must be followed at all times. First of all, if you are a smoker you should start making the changes needed to quit. If you do not smoke, you should make a rule that no one can smoke indoors, as this can trigger asthma attacks.
  Upon waking every morning, you should practice a yoga routine. Yoga focuses on breathing, which can help exercise your lungs so that they can function properly despite asthma. It does not have to be an extensive or advanced yoga routine. A beginner's yoga exercise for a few minutes a day should work well. Get dressed in your new yoga attire, lay your yoga mat on the floor, pop in the instructional DVD and get started.
  Plan your meals to contain the specific ingredients listed above. According to Science Daily, children who regularly consumed these ingredients suffered from fewer asthma symptoms.
  Repeat these steps every day.
  Vacuum with your new HEPA vacuum cleaner and clean and dust the entire house once a week. After doing so, leave the house for a few hours so that you are not bothered by the dust in the air.