Alternative Therapies of Asthma

Various alternative therapies of Asthma are there for the patients of Asthma. However, the degree of outcome is not ascertained yet. To some people they prove to be highly effective whereas to some the desired outcome is not there.

Moreover, the field of alternative therapies of Asthma has not been a highly researched field. No one has the proper idea of its effect. Therefore, you beware of therapies claiming miraculous results. You must consult your doctor before going to resort to any of the alternative treatments. These therapies are just complementary to mainstream asthma management plan.

Therefore, do not ever replace your existing medical treatment with an alternative method. Some of the several alternative treatments can be discussed here:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient method of treatment in which very fine needles are inserted into various specific and sensitive parts of the body to influence the flow of energy. Some of the facts established regarding Acupuncture treatment are:

1. It yields some relief from but for a very short term.
2. No long term benefits have been noticed yet.
3. Asthma caused by allergens has more chances of yielding positive results instead of induced asthma.

Buteyko method

Buteyko method is nothing but a set of exercises to treat asthma based on the perception that an asthmatic patient lose too much of Carbon dioxide because of over-breathing. Though no significant improvement in the lung function has been noticed using this technique, there are some established facts which shows the reduction in the amount of relieving medications a patient needed.

However, there is a need of deep research in this field and you better remain with mainstream Asthma management plan and ask your doctor before starting the Buteyko method.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is the process of manipulating the spine. Some of the researches shown positive effects on the airways and function of lungs. Nevertheless, it is subject to more research.

Foods

Allergic reactions are caused by several foods. Shellfish, nuts and some other additives are considered to be the prime reasons for arousal of allergic symptoms in people who are susceptible to them. Asthma is also understood to be an aftermath of eating certain edible items like salt. As asthma patient needs to discuss his or her diet with the doctor.

Herbal therapy

There are some herbal plants which helps in treating asthma. Ginkgo biloba, tylophora asthmatica and saiboku-to are among them. However, this field yet has a great scope of research because the underlying effects of different herbal plants have not been properly determined.

Herbal therapy deserves the same respect as that of pharmaceutical drugs. Proper quantity and quality of herbal medicines are mandatory to be determined to get the most of benefits. However, you must consult your doctor before starting a herbal treatment.

Homeopathy

Research has been done in the field of homeopathy to find out the effect of homeopathy medicine on asthma. The general practise of research is to prepare a medicine which will contain a tinge of an allergen to be taken by patients and train their immune system to establish the allergen as safe or unsafe.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a methodology to treat asthma by letting the patient in deep relaxation and pay they entire attention to a particular point or thing to help getting relief from asthmatic symptoms.

Supplements

Some of the vitamins and minerals have been found to be useful in research to help treating asthma. However, you are seriously advised to consult your doctor before taking in these supplements.

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian method of meditating in different postures and movements. Especially Pranayama exercises have proved to be an effective way to reduce the asthma attacks by making a person less susceptible to allergens. Echinacea or royal jelly is prohibited

Patients of asthma are prohibited to have Echinacea or royal jelly as they produce serious side effects in asthmatic people. Some of the severe aftermath may be:

• Asthma attacks
• Breathing difficulties
• Severe allergic reaction
• Death.

Points to remember 1. An alternative therapy can not or should not replace the mainstream asthma medication.
2. There is no surety of guaranteed results on using alternative therapy. More research is still needed.
3. You must always take the opinion of your doctor before for these alternative therapies.