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One of the most worrying global health trends in recent years is the number of asthma sufferers; it wasn’t that long ago that asthma only affected a small percentage of the population. Although it is treatable, asthma is still a chronic condition which affects the function of breathing of every person who is affected by it. This is a respiratory condition that when not treated properly can easily result in death, if the attack is not attended to in time or is severe.

One of the most important steps for an asthma sufferer is keeping a constant check on their condition. The specific medical treatment depends on the severity of the condition and the frequency of symptoms and specific treatments for it are broadly classified as:

*Preventative medications

*Relief medication for minor attacks

*Treating serious or life threatening attacks

For short term relief for all patients Bronchodilators are recommended but those with occasional mild attacks need no other medication; this form of medication is the one that many asthmatics will only ever need.

Patients who have mild but frequent attacks have other medication available like a leukotriene modifier or a mastcell stabilizer. Oral glucocorticoids are the usual treatment for asthma patients who require strong medication when they experience serious attacks. Irrespective of the seriousness of the condition, they will all use a standard reliever as well. Asthmatics must also identify the triggers that cause the allergic reaction in them and find ways to reduce or eliminate them. This particular respiratory problem has become to be recognized as a condition that is most associated with poor air quality and the reason why city dwellers are more likely to suffer.

Medications available over the counter and from the doctor can be very useful but should not be relied upon; if used on a regular basis they can cause serious side effects , including:

*Constantly fatigued

*Dizzy spells

*Impotence

*Feeling depressed

*Damage to the liver and sometimes other organs

Increasingly patients with respiratory conditions are opting for more natural remedies that do not have side-effects. These are formulated to treat the condition and not the effects. Every attack weakens the body’s system a little as it becomes hyperactive where the task of the catalyst in medication is to calm and soothe this hyperactive system. Natural medications provide natural organic catalysts to the body that restore balance in the system and thereby eliminate all the symptoms without any side effects.

Pranayam, buteyko and yoga practices breathing techniques have been found helpful to those suffering from asthma as they naturally help the general well-being and breathing of patients. Nutritional supplements and good diet will help improve the immune response and the overall health of the patients. A good nutritional diet will also help improve the immune system but the importance should not be underestimated of the asthma patient managing their own condition.

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