How Aloe Vera may help with symptoms of Asthma
Asthma currently affects about one in four people across all age groups. And it seems to be steadily increasing in both prevalence and severity. A number of people link the rise in asthma in our kids to the increase in synthetic chemicals both in our environment and in our foods…
The symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing. Simply put, asthma is an allergic reaction - it’s the body’s way of defending itself. But to anyone who has ever suffered a full-blown asthma attack, they know only too well how frightening it can be. It feels like you can’t breathe. Some people say it feels like they’re being suffocated.
Asthma can be triggered by a wide range of allergens - things like pollen, tree sap, grasses or house dust mites - as well as via emotional stress. Other medications can also trigger an asthma attack - aspirin is a good example. Some people have a ‘warning’ period; they can feel an attack is coming on, and can take their precription medicine before the symptoms get too bad.
There are two general types of asthma medications which a doctor might prescribe to give long-term control of asthma, as well as quick relief for the symptoms of asthma during an asthma attack.
