Asthma

Asthma is a disease condition in which the
air passages in the lungs (called
bronchioles) become sensitive to simulation
by a variety of agents, leading to
contraction of the muscular wall, with
narrowing of the bone to a degree that
seriously obstructs the entry and exit of air
in the lungs.
In an attack of asthma¸ the breathing
becomes difficult, expiration often being
more affected than inspiration. The patient
is short of breath and breathing may
become audibly “wheezy”, with coughing.
The effort to draw breath increases, but
despite this, the movement of the chest is
diminished. The patient may become
agitated or confused. He feels he is going to
choke to death. It is a frightening condition.
There are numerous causes of asthmatic
attack. In some cases, a frank allergy exists
to a particular material, grass and tree
pollens, molds and fungi, animal hair and
even some types of food may all provoke
an asthmatic attack. In other cases, a
physical or chemical irritant such as a
smoky atmosphere, exhaust fumes or acid
fumes may bring on an attack.
Even, the inhalation of dust (particularly
when sweeping an enclosure), of smoke,
particularly from frying food or burning of
dried or wet grass, and others can cause
attack.
Infections of the lungs, particularly those
caused by viruses, may precipitate an attack
in those who are susceptible. It has also
been noted that asthmatic patients suffer
more under cold conditions. It should be
noted that just like in most cases of ill-
health, the causes of asthma include much
waste matter and mucus in the system.
It is not unusual to find that asthmatic
patients have difficulties with their kidneys,
stomachs and intestines. Where all these, or
some of them, are not functioning properly,
elimination of waste matter from the body
is found defective. Eating of foods that are
difficult to digest can sometimes bring
about an attack, especially if eaten late in
the evening.
Asthmatic attacks can be prevented if the
causes are removed and the body’s
resistance is built up. The first of such
causes would be anything that is harmful to
the lungs and bronchial tubes; such as
smoking.
It is strongly advocated
that the best way to control asthmatic
attack is by going back to nature.
On wet days, and at night, the patient
should be kept very warm. The windows
should be left open to allow in sufficient air.
Fans and air-conditioners should not be
used in the sleeping room. The remedy being suggested for asthma
is a combination of natural extracts of
Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Tetrapleura
tetraptera and Zingiber officinale.