Asthma affects 25 million people in the United States, including 7 million children. Many children outgrow their asthma. For others, it becomes a lifelong condition. Most children develop symptoms before the age of 5. More boys have asthma than girls. In adults, there is no difference between men and women.
What Causes Asthma?
We don't know the exact cause of asthma. Researchers believe it results from several factors. Genes appear to be involved. For example, children of parents who have asthma are more likely to have asthma than children of parents who don't have asthma. Environmental factors also play a role. These factors are called "triggers." An asthma attack occurs when you come in contact with these triggers. Most people with asthma have allergies, which are also triggers.
Not all people have the same triggers. To help you identify your triggers, you should keep a diary and write down what you were doing before your symptoms got worse. If your asthma gets worse when you come in contact with a particular agent, then that agent is a trigger. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common asthma triggers include: tobacco smoke, dust mites, cockroaches, pets, outdoor air pollution, mold, smoke from burning wood or grass and infections. Many other things can make asthma worse, including exercise, food additives, food preservatives, fragrances, medicines and emotions. Knowing and avoiding your triggers will help keep your asthma under control.
How Is Asthma Treated?
Asthma is treated with two types of medicines—a long-term medication and a quick relief medication. The quick relief medicine is also called a "rescue" medication. The long-term medication helps reduce airway inflammation. This medication reduces or even eliminates asthma symptoms. Most patients are given inhaled corticosteroids for long-term use. Quick relief medication is used when an asthma attack occurs or when symptoms suddenly get worse. You need to carry your quick relief medication with you at all times because an asthma attack can occur without warning.
Your treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Once you begin taking medication, your doctor will ask about your symptoms. He will also ask about any side effects that you may be experiencing. If symptoms are not under control, your doctor will adjust your dose or try another medication. The goal is to achieve maximum control with the least amount of medication.
What Is an Asthma Action Plan?
You and your doctor will create an asthma action plan. This plan describes your daily treatments and the time you should take your medication. It will also tell you which triggers to avoid. Your asthma action plan helps you identify if your asthma is getting worse. The plan gives you instructions as to when you should call the doctor or 911.
Your asthma action plan also tells you how to measure and record your peak air flow. You will be given a small handheld device along with instructions on how to use it. The device will measure how well air is coming out of your lungs. If your peak air flow measures at 80 percent or higher, your asthma is considered to be under control. If your peak air flow is between 50 percent and 79 percent, it means your asthma is not under control. If your peak air flow is less than 50 percent, you need to call your doctor or an ambulance.
What is Leucorrhoea ?
Fig tree and Banyan tree: A
douche for the vaginal tract made of the decoction of the bark of
banyan and fig tree is effective in treating Leucorrhoea. One tablespoon
each of the powders of the bark of both the trees should be boiled in
one liter of water till it reduces to half. Douching with this lukewarm
decoction will keep the vaginal tract healthy.
Fenugreek seeds: Add
fenugreek seeds to cold water and simmer over moderate flame for 30
minutes. Strain and use this as a douche. Tea made of fenugreek seeds ,
by boiling it in water and drinking it , can be very useful in treating
this condition.
Amaranth root: Amaranth
root has antibacterial properties which help in treating infections.
Its beneficial compounds help in healing of reproductive organs. Grind
healthy amaranth root and add to water. Drink twice a day, morning and
evening for better results. Amaranth leaves and its branches also can be
added to boiling water for the same effect.
Coriander seeds: Coriander
seeds are very beneficial home cure for leucorrhoea. Soak the seeds in
water overnight. Strain and drink this water the next morning on empty
stomach. This can be done for at least one week for better results.
Walnut leaves: Walnut
leaves have astringent properties which are beneficial in healing
infections, and treating leucorrhoea. An infusion made by steeping the
leaves in water and boiling for about 20 minutes can be strained and
used as a douche on genital areas . This can be done at least thrice a
day for better and fast relief.
Cranberry juice: Extract and drink cranberry juice, at least thrice a day, till symptoms remain.
Amalaki powder: Take
some amalaki powder and add honey or sugar. Add it to a glass of water
and drink. It can also be added to milk or made in to a paste and
applied over the vaginal tract for better results.
Turmeric powder and garlic: Mix turmeric powder with garlic and eat. This is very effective in condition where the white discharge is dense and itchy.
Banana: Eating
ripe or over ripe banana is very beneficial in treatment of
leucorrhoea. Take one Banana and add some clarified butter (ghee) to it.
Take at least twice daily for beneficial results
Asparagus: Mix and boil asparagus and somnifera withania. Drink this for effectively treating this condition.
