Baba Ramdev -Yoga for Asthma

Posted by admin | Posted in asthma | Posted on 29-01-2009

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The increasing environmental pollution and the reckless lifestyle that the 21st century has imposed on us has compelled many to succumb to asthma, bronchitis and other breathing disorders. A complete ritual comprising of the essential pranayams, home remedies and massage of the vital pressure points is described in this video to combat all ‘kapha’ related disorders. Click http://www.rajshri.com/babaramdev/index.asp to watch more Baba Ramdev Videos

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My father has asthma but would like to play the violin but is allegic to some rosins . What next?

Posted by admin | Posted in asthma | Posted on 17-01-2009

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Do electric violens need rosin.Any rosins you have tried and been successful with if you have allergies or asthma. Thank you to all.

All violins require some sort of rosin on the bow to make sound. Electric violins do not differ from acoustic violins in this regard.

You might explore "Clarity" rosin, which is sold here:
http://www.folkmusician.com/Clarity-Hypoallergenic-Violin-Rosin/productinfo/9250/ I have not tried it, so I cannot say if there is a difference in sound using this substance.

You did not say how extreme your your father's allergy was. Minimizing the exposure might help, or it may make no difference, perhaps trying the following:

1) Don't apply any more rosin to the bow than is necessary, and "flick" though the hair away from the face, to remove excess before he plays.

2) Wipe down the strings, top of the instrument, and bow stick with a soft cloth to remove all the rosin dust after each time he plays.

3) Make sure that your father does not handle the rosin except with a cloth or the felt wrapping.

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Is it possible to have asthma and not have asthma attacks?

Posted by admin | Posted in asthma | Posted on 15-01-2009

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I think I might have a minor case of asthma because my chest hurts badly when I run and for the rest of that day. I've never had an asthma attack, so is it at all possible to have asthma?

I have an appointment to see a doctor but I wanted to know if anyone knew beforehand.

Yes, it is. Symptoms are
* Tightness in the chest
* Characteristic 'wheezing' sound, especially when exhaling
* Shortness of breath
* Persistent cough, especially at night
* May have increased pulse, anxiety or fear

Asthma has typically been divided into two major categories: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic, or atopic, asthma is generally considered an allergic condition, with a characteristic increase in levels of serum IgE-the allergic antibody. Intrinsic asthma is associated with a bronchial reaction that is due not to allergy, but rather to such factors as toxic chemicals, cold air, exercise, infection, and emotional upset. Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors trigger the release of chemicals like histamine that mediate (produce or control) inflammation from mast cells-specialized white blood cells that reside in various body tissues, including the lining of the respiratory passages. The rate of asthma in the United States is rising rapidly, especially among children. Reasons often given to explain the rise in asthma include: increased stress on the immune system due to greater chemical pollution in the air, water, and food; earlier weaning and earlier introduction of solid foods to infants; food additives; and genetic manipulation of plants, resulting in food components with greater allergenic tendencies.

There are four important dietary therapies in asthma: elimination of food allergies, following a vegetarian diet, and elimination of food additives. If you'd like to read more, go here:
http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/Asthma.asp

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How can i keep my asthma under control?

Posted by admin | Posted in asthma | Posted on 11-01-2009

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Ive had asthma all of my life. I'm an active 15 year old girl doing PE for GCSE but recently my asthma has become so much worse and going for the tiniest jog will start it off. Any tips?

1Call your doctor. When you notice that you are experiencing symptoms, such as difficulty in breathing, especially during the fall or spring, increased coughing, sometimes with phlegm or mucous production, and feelings of tiredness or exhaustion, call your doctor and make an appointment. Your doctor will perform several tests, such as the lung function test, to determine the percentage at which your lungs are functioning. He may also order allergy testing to find out if your symptoms are related to allergies
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Respiratory Survival: Holistic and Medical Approach for Allergy, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, and Sinusitis Treatment

Posted by admin | Posted in allergy | Posted on 10-01-2009

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Today, there are a lot of studies about different approaches to heal different illnesses. Some are more inclined in the traditional way where it has been proven effective for a lot of years and some use new alternatives that was recently invented to treat certain illnesses.

There are millions of Americans affected by different kinds of respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, allergy, bronchitis, cold, and sinus. You have to consider that a simple cold can affect the way you do your daily activity. It will cause symptoms, such as runny nose, cough, feeling of weakness, and even mild to moderate fever. As you can see, having respiratory illness can significantly affect your performance at work or at school. In most cases, you can’t even go to school or work because of the illness.

If a cold virus can affect the way you function, it is obvious that other worse kind of respiratory illness can affect your daily activities and tasks. For example, respiratory allergy can be very irritating where you can’t go near objects that contain any allergens. You have to consider that your can be allergic to anything. Usually, people with respiratory allergies are allergic to pollen, and dog and cat hair containing dander. People with respiratory allergies will need to take a lot of precaution as allergy attacks may come any time they are exposed to certain allergens.

Asthma is also a form of chronic respiratory disease where it affects millions of Americans. This particular disease is characterized by occasionally constricting the airway, inflamed and it is also lined with a excessive amounts of mucus.  Usually, emotional stress and overexertion can trigger asthma. However, there are some cases where allergies are also linked to asthma where it triggers it because of the allergens entering the system. Asthma sufferers feel shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, persistent sneezing and persistent coughing.

Bronchitis is also one of the growing respiratory diseases today. Affecting people living in areas where there are high levels of air pollution, and also commonly affecting smokers, bronchitis is a disease that can affect your daily task. There are mainly two types of bronchitis and these are the acute bronchitis and the chronic bronchitis. The acute bronchitis is usually a short term illness where it can easily be treated and managed. However in the chronic bronchitis, it may have permanent damage on the respiratory system and treatment can last up to 2 consecutive years. Sometimes, bronchitis can also be linked to allergy where acute episodes of bronchitis can be triggered by allergens entering the lungs.

Your sinuses can be affected if you have one of the mentioned illnesses. Sinusitis is usually closely associated with different kinds of respiratory illness where it can make it difficult for you to live your daily life. If you have sinusitis you will experience pain in the cheek, headache, toothache, and a feeling of squeezing around the eyes.

As you can see, respiratory illnesses can cause discomfort to your body. This is why you should get it treated and know how to manage it with care in order for you to live a productive and normal life.

As mentioned before, there are different approaches in treating different respiratory illness. Some people prefer the tested and proven method of conventional medicine, while others prefer different approaches, such as holistic therapy.

Conventional medicine is where your respiratory illness will be diagnosed by basing on the symptoms. What conventional medicine do is help relieve the symptoms you experience and identify what causes the illness and treat it. Medical practitioners are usually the people who perform conventional medical treatment of respiratory illnesses.

However, another kind of treatment is called holistic therapy where it greatly differs from the medical approach. Although this kind of treatment approach is greatly debated, many people claims that this type of treatment is very effective in curing them from different kinds of respiratory illness. Rather than focusing on the signs and symptoms of the patient, holistic treatment focuses on the whole body of the patient.

Holistic therapy practitioners believe that the human body is surrounded by a vital force that protects the body from diseases. Theories have suggested that any irregularities in this force can trigger illnesses that include the respiratory illness. What they do is balance the flow of the vital force or life energy to cure the patient. However, medical professional have suggested that holistic therapy offers no more than just a placebo effect.

Whatever kind of treatment you prefer, you should consider consulting with the professionals first in order to make sure that the disease you have can be properly diagnosed. Holistic therapy are now being accepted by quite a number of hospitals and is integrated with conventional medicine to treat different kinds of diseases.

Why do I start coughing around 11pm and cant stop until I take something?

Posted by admin | Posted in coughing | Posted on 07-01-2009

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I dont cough at all during the day but starting around 11pm I start coughing every minute or so. It doesnt stop until I take something for it. It doesnt matter whether I am sitting up or laying down. It has been going on for a few weeks.

Thanks

A lot of allergy symptoms happen only at night or in the morning…make sure you're changing your clothes from the day and going to bed clean. If you have pets..you may have to get rid of them. Try to keep your house clean…..get rid of carpeting if you can….see if there is any mold in your house….if you're drinking something in the evenings or at night…you might want to stop…could be a food allergy as well. And allergies can occur at anytime in your life…not just as a kid. In fact…they can get worse as adults…

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How do I get rid of phlegm in my throat?

Posted by admin | Posted in phlegm | Posted on 05-01-2009

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I work in a call centre and for the last month, I've noticed (probably because I've been talking constantly) that I have a consistent buildup of phlegm in my throat and that I'm coughing every twenty minutes or so in an attempt to clear it - often in the middle of a call. I'm not a smoker, and I drink a lot of water - I'll go through at least 2L in a day. It's starting to annoy my co-workers, understandably, and it's also causing my voice to crack and waver on the phone. I don't feel sick and when I am able to cough phlegm up (which isn't often - it feels constantly stuck in there) it's clear, which would suggest that it isn't a sinus or bronchial infection. I never drink soda, generally avoid sugary food, and never drink milk as I'm lactose intolerant. So what the heck is going on? And more importantly, how do I fix it?

do you suffer from allergies (even seasonal ones)?

allergies can cause phlegm buildup in the back of your throat which can cause irritation.

try taking an over the counter non-drowsy allergy medication or talk to your dr about taking a once daily pill.

otherwise try sucking on hard candies or ice throughout the day to help.

i have severe allergies and i often have buildup in the back of my throat as well. i take once daily allegra-d and it seems to help quite a bit

good luck

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What is the best over the counter allergy medicine for coughing?

Posted by admin | Posted in coughing | Posted on 05-01-2009

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I have allergies like everyone else. I use Claritin to take care of the runny nose, itchy watery eyes, and sneezing. But what about the coughing? I cough like crazy. I do the Albuterol and cough drops but it feels like they only help me 10% of the time. I still keep coughing and have a hard time sleeping at night. I'm coughing right now as I write this. I'm thinking about investing in an air purifier, maybe it will help with the coughing I don't know but what do I have to lose. So if there is anyone out there that can help please provide me with your answers. Much appreciated.

Look for a cough syrup with dextromethorpham listed as an active ingredient. It is a cough suppressant. If the coughing is due to post nasal drip take Benadryl as well.

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Childhood Asthma (Asthma #4)

Posted by admin | Posted in asthma | Posted on 03-01-2009

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Nine million American children suffer from the chronic respiratory condition known as childhood-onset asthma. If yours is among them, you’ll want to know all about helping your little one.

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