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Asthma is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. For many it’s caused by an allergy to pollen, dander or dust or some other airborne allergen or air pollutant. For these types of asthma sufferers their asthma is usually seasonal or is triggered by being near animals. For others, however, asthma attacks occur more frequently and many times the triggers can’t be identified. Sometimes people who suffer from chronic asthma will have attacks many days a week or even every day.

Research has shown that many people with this type of asthma may actually be suffering from a delayed pattern food allergy. Many foods can cause allergies – corn, diary, wheat, etc. Start by getting eliminating one kind of food from your diet for at least a week at a time. Keep a food journal to note what food you are eliminating, for how long and how you felt while you were avoiding that food. There are several books available at book stores to give you directions on how best to identify food allergies.

If you don’t think your problem is from a food allergy you may also want to consider the amount of chemicals in your home. Switch to all natural products which can be purchased at health food stores or online.
If you’re a smoker you need to stop. Even though this can be very difficult your asthma will never get better if you continue to smoke. It’s also important to not be around second hand smoke.

There are several herbal supplements you can try. Research has shown that ivy leaf extract can help both children and adults. The dosage for children is 25 drops in water twice a day and 50 drops twice a day for adults. This can also be used if you’re suffering from bronchitis. Ivy leaf extract is safe and has no known side effects.

Butterbur is another herbal supplement that may help chronic asthma. If you’re allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds or chrysanthemums you should not take butterbur. Butterbur is a part of the ragweed family and can cause allergic reactions.

Ginko biloba is an herb that is excellent at fighting allergies. It has shown to be very helpful to asthma sufferers. Ginko helps to relax the lungs and works as an anti-inflammatory. You can take it either as a tea or in capsule form. You can also make a throat spray using 1 teaspoon tincture of ginko leaves, 5 drops of chamomile essential oil (this is optional) and ¼ cup of water. Combine the ingredients in a sprayer bottle. Shake well before using each time and spray as much as needed to keep keep your airways clear.

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