The symptoms of asthma are those that allergy sufferers know quite well: a tight chest, a difficulty in breathing and the characteristic wheezing. The ordeal is never easy. After all, what else can you expect when your airways become so constricted that oxygen can hardly pass through?

Although asthma can be hereditary, the prevalence of allergic asthma has made this chronic lung disease very closely associated with common allergies such as rhinitis and sinus infections. So, don’t be surprised why some professionals will bundle asthma and allergy relief measures together.

In this sheet, you will uncover some measures that can ease the symptoms of both asthma attacks and allergy attacks. Get ready to “hit two birds with one stone” with the following remedies:

• Avoid potential triggers. Not all allergies lead to asthma, but the allergens are the very same culprits. Dust mites, pet dander, pollens, mold spores and smoke – The list can go on and on. Do your best to reduce exposure to these triggers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of your home. Take action to make your indoor air more breathable and your home indeed livable. Inadequate sanitation invites indoor allergens, roaches, rodents and molds to feast on your residence. They can aggravate the symptoms of an asthma or allergy attack.
• Reposition your furniture and change sheets and curtains every 2 weeks or so. Movement dislodges dust mites from being collected by idle furniture. Regular washing and changing discourages arachnids from declaring your linens as home sweet home.
• Get air filters and use them in the room where you mostly frequent. These filters are your defense line against difficult-to-see airborne triggers. When you use air filters, the air that you breathe in is much cleaner.
• Practice deep breathing exercises. It unclogs your airways of mucus and helps you to inhale and exhale better. To spice up your day, try the yoga variations and repetitions recommended by the gurus.
• Stay extra watchful at night. Experts warn that 10:00 p.m. and onwards are the worst hours for asthma and allergy attacks. Before going to bed, shut the windows tight. Check if the air conditioning unit is on. Double check if the filter is attached. Have your first aid remedies – sprays, inhalers and all – on your bedside table. Make them accessible in case you need them. Include emergency numbers and access to the nearest person who can run to your aid the fastest.

Note: Don’t take asthma and allergies lightly. Their onset can be fatal. Put asthma and allergy relief on your top-priority list. In addition to the above-mentioned remedies, do not fail to consult your doctor for correct diagnosis, a prescription and qualified medical advice that you can trust.

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