A lung disorder marked by attacks of breathing difficulty, wheezing, coughing, and thick mucus coming from the lungs. The episodes may be triggered by breathing foreign substances (allergens) or pollutants, infection, vigorous exercise, or emotional stress. Extrinsic Asthma is triggered by pollen, chemicals or some other external agent; Intrinsic Asthma is triggered by boggy membranes, congested tissues, or other native causes… even adrenalin stress or exertion. Also: Asthmatic

	A Low IgE level The Condition "...Also, high levels of IgE are found in people who have allergic reactions, asthma, atopic dermatitis, some types of cancer, and certain autoimmune diseases..." Acute Bronchitis The Condition "...However, a cough that doesn't go away may be a sign of another problem, such as asthma or pneumonia..." Addison's Disease The Condition "...Secondary adrenal insufficiency can result from prolonged or improper use of glucocorticoid hormones, such as prednisone, which are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and other inflammatory illnesses..." Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever Relationship to Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth) "...It is reported that bruxism is more frequent in those experiencing periods of allergic rhinitis or asthma..." Allergy to Cow's Milk Our Question about frequent colds/flus ""Symptoms of milk-protein allergy include cough, choking, gasping, nose colds, asthma, sneezing attacks..." Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance As A Treatment "...fatigue, depression, insomnia, irritability, panic attacks (common aspartame toxicity reaction), marked personality changes, phobias, rapid heart beat (tachycardia - another frequent reaction), asthma, chest pains, hypertension (high blood pressure), nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, swallowing pain, itching, hives / urticaria, other allergic reactions, blood sugar control..." Asthma The Condition "Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which airways may be inflamed and airway linings become swollen..." Our Question about air pollution exposure "The number of people with asthma and the death rate from this condition have been increasing rapidly since the late 1980s..." Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden) "Asthma is one of the three manifestations of a pattern of allergy that is called atopy..." Relationship to Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth) "...It is noticed that bruxism is more frequent in those experiencing periods of allergic rhinitis or asthma..." Relationship to Allergy to Cow's Milk ""Symptoms of milk-protein allergy include cough, choking, gasping, nose colds, asthma, sneezing attacks..." Relationship to Vitamin B6 Requirement "Children with asthma have been shown to have a metabolic defect in tryptophan metabolism..." Relationship to Selenium Requirement "Dietary consumption of apples and selenium intake (assessed by food frequency questionnaire) were each associated with a reduced risk of asthma in an English study of adults..." Relationship to Chronic Inflammation "Asthma is simply a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways rather than some other part of the body, such as the joints..." Relationship to Environmental Illness / MCS "Respiratory complaints include adult onset “asthma”, shortness of breath, and fibrotic lung disease..." Recommendation Vitamin E "Vitamin E has multiple actions that makes it a useful supportive agent in asthma treatment..." Recommendation Magnesium "...Intravenous injection of magnesium has been reported in most, but not all, double-blind trials to rapidly halt acute asthma attacks..." Recommendation Molybdenum "Molybdenum may be useful in the treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions, asthma, allergies and mercury toxicity..." Recommendation Picrorhiza "Two open-label, non-placebo, controlled human studies have shown picrorhiza to be of benefit in asthma..." Recommendation Salt Intake Reduction "Studies suggest that high salt intake may have an adverse effect on asthma, particularly in men..." Recommendation Selenium "People with low levels of selenium have a high risk of asthma..." Recommendation Tobacco Avoidance "...In a study of passive smoke exposure, cotinine levels, when tested in asthmatic children, correlated with their bronchial sensitivity..." Recommendation Tylophora "One clinical trial with asthma sufferers found that tylophora leaf (150mg of the leaf by weight) chewed and swallowed daily in the early morning for six days led to moderate to complete relief of their asthma symptoms..." Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) "In one clinical trial, weekly 1,000mcg intramuscular injections produced definite improvement in asthmatic children..." Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) "...In one double-blind trial, 500mg of vitamin C per day for two days prevented attacks of exercise-induced asthma..." Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) "...153-8] This deficiency may relate to the asthma itself or to certain asthma drugs (such as theophylline and aminophylline) that deplete vitamin B6..." Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises "Studies conducted at yoga institutions in India have reported impressive success in improving asthma..." Recommendation Alcohol Consumption "Red wine intake was associated with reduced asthma severity in a study of adults in England..." Recommendation Bioflavonoids "Quercetin appears to be important in the prevention of asthma attacks..." Recommendation Cayenne Pepper "...Depletion of substance P may be desirable in asthma..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "...[Journal of Asthma 1985; 22:44, p..." Recommendation Elimination Diet "Although most people with asthma do not suffer from food allergies [J Asthma 1991;28: pp..." Recommendation Ephedra (Ma Huang) "...These components are still widely prescribed and effective drugs in the treatment of asthma, particularly in chronic cases..." Recommendation Lycopene "Lycopene helps reduce the symptoms of asthma caused by exercising..." Recommendation Therapeutic Fasting "Fasting lowers the allergic reactions causing asthma..." Recommendation Food Additive Avoidance "The elimination of food additives is important in the control of asthma..." Recommendation Test for Food Allergies "Many studies have indicated that food allergies play an important role in asthma..." Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption "...Its anti-inflammatory activity may decrease the incidence of asthma symptoms..." Recommendation Hydrochloric Acid (Trial) "An older study showed that 80% of children with asthma had gastric acid secretions below normal levels..." Recommendation Ivy Leaf "A controlled trial in a group of children with bronchial asthma found that 25 drops of ivy leaf extract given twice per day was effective in improving airflow into the lungs after only three days of use..." Recommendation Licorice Root "...Glycyrrhiza is an expectorant, which can be useful for relieving asthma..." Carcinoid Cancer Recommendation Conventional Drug Avoidance "...Examples include various asthma inhalers, nasal decongestants and adrenaline itself..." Chronic / Hidden Infection The Condition "...Evidence is mounting that a variety of common germs long thought to cause only mild, short-lived illnesses such as the flu play a role in causing chronic health problems ranging from allergies, asthma and arthritis to obesity, heart disease and cancer..." Cigarette Smoke Damage The Condition "...Children Smokers who have children, particularly children with asthma, may have another compelling reason for kicking the habit..." COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) The Condition "...Patients typically have symptoms of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, but the classic triad also includes asthma..." Recommendation Particulate Matter Avoidance "Long-term effects of particulate air pollution on the incidence of bronchitis, emphysema and asthma have been documented..." Corticosteroids As A Treatment "...Because they reduce itching, swelling, redness, and allergic reactions, they are often used in treating skin problems, severe allergies, asthma, and arthritis..." Cysteine / N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) As A Treatment "...This is especially important during asthma, bronchitis, and bouts of hayfever..." Digestive Enzyme Need The Condition "...Signs & Symptoms People who lack sugar-digesting enzymes may have problems such as diarrhea or asthma, while those who are deficient in protease, the protein-digesting enzyme, tend to be more anxious, toxic and have low blood sugar..." Eczema The Condition "...These families may have allergies such as hay fever and asthma but also have skin eruptions called atopic dermatitis (AD)..." Recommendation Hydrochloric Acid (Trial) "...Bray, MD, as well as linking asthma to a high rate of HCl deficiency, found that in severe eczema 50% of subjects were hypochlorhydric..." Emphysema The Condition "...Caused by years of bad asthma, tobacco smoking, chemical damage, and other chronic lung disorders, it can be halted but not reversed..." Ephedra (Ma Huang) As A Treatment "...It has been used in Chinese medicine for at least 5,000 years and is the herb from which scientists have extracted ephedrine, one of the most effective treatments known for the symptoms of asthma, allergies and sinus problems..." Excess Sugar Consumption The Condition "...Signs & Symptoms When the body undergoes a sugar overload, a number of symptoms can manifest themselves, including: Anxiety; Congestion; Frequent colds; Migraines; Asthma; Constipation; Headaches; Sinus congestion; Backaches; Depression; Hypoglycemia; Skin itch; Bladder/bowel dysfunction; Diarrhea; Hypothyroidism; Sleepiness; Bloating; Dizziness; Immune system..." Ginkgo Biloba As A Treatment "...Ginkgolide-B is a known inhibitor of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF), which is responsible for platelet aggregation, PAF-induced asthma and various inflammatory and pro-oxidative processes..." Gulf War Illness The Condition "...Memory Loss; Blood In Stools and Urine; Fybromyligia; Epstein Barr Syndrome; Sinus Diseases; Micoplasma Fermentans; Incognitis Infections; Unusual Hair Loss; Loss Of Smell; Chemical Sensitivities; Asthma; Vision Problems..." Heartburn / GERD / Acid Reflux The Condition "...This event is similar to the asthmatic response to irritants in the airways..." Our Question about asthma "About half of asthmatic patients also have GERD, of which heartburn is a symptom..." Heparin As A Treatment "...Some conditions that appear to be sensitive to heparin include ... Asthma (As for adult respiratory distress syndrome, however it has also been shown to improve lung function in experimental models)..." Hydrotherapy As A Treatment "...Contraindicators include acute asthma and acute bladder infections..." Immunotherapy As A Treatment "...This therapy is particularly useful for people with allergic rhinitis or asthma..." Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption As A Treatment "...Fruit and vegetables also play a preventive role in birth defects, cataract formation, hypertension, asthma, diverticulosis, obesity and diabetes..." Indoor Allergies The Condition "...For those with asthma, an allergic reaction can also trigger an asthma episode..." Insomnia The Condition "...Many common medical problems (and some of the drugs that treat them) can cause insomnia, including allergies, arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, arthritic conditions, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, hyperthyroidism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)..." Ivy Leaf As A Treatment "...61-6 ] In addition to the use of ivy to treat asthma, clinical reports from Europe suggest that topical cream preparations containing ivy, horsetail, and lady’s mantle are beneficial in reducing, although not eliminating, skin stretch marks..." Kelp As A Treatment "...Asthma: 10 tablets daily for 21 days then reducing to 3 a day provides minerals in balanced amounts and proven helpful..." Magnesium As A Treatment "...Magnesium supplements have been found useful for: Angina, Asthma, Gall Stones, Menstrual cramps, High blood pressure, Hyperactivity, Glucose intolerance - diabetes and hypoglycemia, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Prevention of hearing loss, Kidney stones, Leg cramps,..." Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness) Recommendation Molybdenum "Molybdenum may be useful in the treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions, asthma, allergies and mercury toxicity..." Meyer's Cocktail As A Treatment "...Reasons For Use The "cocktail" is indicated for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, muscle spasm, asthma, hives, allergic rhinitis, congestive heart failure, angina, ischemic vascular disease, acute infections, and senile dementia..." Molybdenum As A Treatment "Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral and may be useful in the treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions, asthma, allergies and mercury toxicity..." Mullein As A Treatment "...It seems to be particularly helpful, and used historically, for respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma..." NADH As A Treatment "...These research findings were presented at the November 9, 1997 meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in San Diego..." Nasal Polyps The Condition "...Polyps are seen with greater frequency in people with asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), vasomotor rhinitis (may be caused by emotional upset or sexual arousal), and certain kinds of drug use, chronic sinus infections, and cystic fibrosis..." Negative Ion Generator As A Treatment "...Allergy and asthma sufferers are often helped by the removal of solid pollutants such as pollen, down, smoke, chemical fibers and dust since these are effectively removed with Negative Ionizers..." Noni As A Treatment "...The noni fruit is taken, in Indochina especially, for asthma, lumbago, and dysentery..." PAF Related Topic "...PAF activates platelets to secrete serotonin and other mediators to cause smooth-muscle contraction and vascular permeability, involved in asthma; a PAF antagonist counters these effects..." Particulate Matter Avoidance As A Treatment "...Acute exposure may also elicit a cough or nausea as well as exacerbate asthma..." Pituitary Tumor The Condition "...Before having the injection or drink, it is important to tell the person doing this test if you are allergic to iodine or have asthma..." Poor Small Intestine Health The Condition "...Lactase deficiency can cause gas, nausea, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, asthma, congestion, on ingestion of dairy products..." Post-Nasal Drip Related Topic "...This drip can in turn be responsible for the development of a secondary cough due to irritation of the larynx, and bronchospasm in asthmatic individuals..." Pregnancy-Related Issues Our Question about smoker/non-smoker status "...For pregnant women and new mothers, smoking puts their baby at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), poor lung development, asthma and respiratory infections..." Recommendation Tobacco Avoidance "...In addition, smoking around your new-born increases his/her risk of developing asthma and other respiratory disease..." Problems Caused By Being Overweight Relationship to Lung Cancer "...In addition, being overweight puts an added strain on the lungs, reduces lung capacity, and increases asthma risk..." Relationship to Asthma "Being overweight increases the risk of asthma..." Propolis As A Treatment "...Furthermore, people suffering from bronchial asthma and eczema may be more sensitive to bee products..." Stress The Condition "...Selye identified 'diseases of adaptation' which include, amongst others, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism and asthma..." Sulfite Sensitivity The Condition "...These potentially toxic and harmful substances can cause nausea or diarrhea and precipitate asthma attacks in sensitive individuals..." Related Topic "...Sulfites give off the gas sulfur dioxide, which can cause irritation in the lungs and cause a severe asthma attack for those who suffer from asthma..." Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) "...In one study the oxidative action of vitamin B12 was able to block a sulfite-induced bronchospasm in 4 out of 5 asthmatic children..." Tryptophan / 5HTP As A Treatment "...Patients with asthma or systemic lupus erythematosus should not take tryptophan..." Tylophora As A Treatment "...Uses This plant has been traditionally used as a folk remedy in certain regions of India for the treatment of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, and dermatitis..." Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) As A Treatment "...When vitamin B12 is being used for its pharmacological effects, as in the treatment of fatigue, Bell's palsy, diabetic neuropathy, subdeltoid bursitis, or asthma, intramuscular injections appear to be preferable to oral administration..." Vitamin B3 (Niacin) As A Treatment "...Supplements are not recommended for those suffering from peptic (stomach) ulcers, diabetes, colitis, asthma, liver disease, or gout..." Yeast / Candida Infection The Condition "...The symptoms include: muscle aches, sore/stiff joints, fatigue, problems with particular organs, recurrent urinary tract infections, serious illnesses (Asthma, ADHD, Diabetes, MS, Arthritis, CFS, Fibromyalgia)..." Zeolites As A Treatment "...Asthmatic patients are exposed to pollen, dust, molds, air polluted by chemicals and smog -- all of which may initiate bronchospasm (wheezing)..." Zinc Requirement The Condition "...It has been observed that those suffering with any of the auto-immune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis); atopic problems (allergy, eczema, asthma or migraine); or many of the inflammatory diseases (such as osteo-arthritis, ME or irritable bowel syndrome), have a consistent, and often severe, zinc deficiency, which is greatly benefited by..."

Last updated: Apr 07, 2008