Asthma / Bronchial Asthma
Disease Overview
Asthma is a chronic disease. This suffering happens for various reasons. In most cases, this affliction is inherited from parents. This pain can be caused due to cold, extreme physical exertion, heavy smoking, work in dust etc. This pain can occur at any age, but is more common in children and the elderly. Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, can't sleep, gurgling sound in the chest, difficulty in breathing etc.
Diet & Regimen Guidelines
- Asthma sufferers should not overeat, especially eating at night is prohibited. Asthma patients should not overwork. It is better to keep the chest covered with warm clothes. Cold food, living in cold places is prohibited. Bathing in cool water is beneficial. Drink milk, eat nutritious food. Smoking is completely prohibited.
- Note: A piece of alum placed on the tongue during severe asthmatic attacks relieves asthmatic attacks.