August 2, 2022
breathingAnd the asthmaAnd the lungs
Asthma is an inflammation of the lungs in which the air passages constrict excessively and cause breathing problems. This is also called bronchial hyperactivity and is often accompanied by wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or shortness of breath. The narrowing of the airways can be caused by allergy triggers, such as house dust mites and pollen, food allergens including milk, non-allergic stimuli such as cigarette smoke or exhaust fumes, or viral infections. Allergic asthma is more common in children, while in old age it is more often non-allergic asthma. Stimulated by substances that are allergens, the mucous membranes swell and produce more fluid and mucus. In addition, the bronchial muscles spasm and thus narrow the airways, making breathing more difficult. Respiratory complaints usually appear in children who go to primary school. Treatment consists of using an inhaler or inhaler containing anti-inflammatory and/or dilating airway medications.1 Unfortunately, these treatments cannot cure the disease. So the question is whether something can be done about complaints of asthma from a complementary point of view. The
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