How to Get Quick Asthma Relief and Remedies

For asthmatics there is no doubt about the effectiveness of the conventional medication that you might be taking during attacks and flare ups. But what if you suddenly run out of it? What do you do? Will you be able to handle the situation? Do you know of any other methods that can quickly relieve you or keep it from getting worse while waiting for help to arrive? Of course, it is also advised that you always check the amount of medication that you have available so that you have it handy anytime you might need it.

But what if those mentioned above transpires? You never know what's going to happen in the future. That's why you will always need a "Plan B" for everything, same as with your asthma medication. This is where asthma relief remedies come into play. While not suggested as a stand alone medication, remedies will help you in keeping the condition under control.

Quick relief remedies are readily available, easy to prepare, and mostly use ingredients and utensils that can be found inside the home. Just to give you an idea of what you can use when you feel an attack coming on when you run out of your conventional rescue/relief medication. Here are some home remedies that can give you quick relief:

Coffee: Drinking about two cups of strong, steamy coffee can immediately alleviate your condition. Caffeine contains chemicals with properties similar to your inhaler, relaxing the bronchial muscles and breaking up mucus that has built up making it easier to breathe. Even doctors have acknowledged the affectivity of coffee in handling flare up and even attacks that they also advice for use during emergency situations.

Honey: Many asthmatics have been using honey to relieve their symptoms during flare-ups and attacks. Put a jug of honey under the nose and start inhaling the sweet aroma that rises from it. The chemicals present in honey acts as an expectorant and relaxant, relaxing muscles and breaking down mucus to make it easier to expel out of the body.

Steam: During emergency situations, you can also use steam to make breathing easier. Let the shower run in its hottest for about 3-5 minutes, closing the door and allowing steam to rise. When the shower is misty enough, go into the room and start breathing deeply until the steam dissipates. Steam can help break down mucus making breathing easier.

There are many home remedies that you can use aside from the three given above. If you'd like to know more about asthma relief remedies, check your local library or the internet. You will be able to find lots of other ways that have been proven to work well during attacks.