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Ephedra : Ephedra contains the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are bronchodilators (expand the airways to assist in easier breathing). It has been used and studied to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in both children and adults. Other treatments such as beta-agonist inhalers (for example, albuterol) are more commonly recommended due to safety concerns with ephedra or ephedrine. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has collected thousands of reports of serious toxicity linked to ephedra (including over 100 deaths). Ephedra products are banned from dietary supplements because of serious health risks, including heart attack, heart damage, breathing difficulties and fluid retention in the lungs. Avoid ephedra if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Choline for Asthma
Choline : Choline is possibly effective when taken orally for asthma. Choline supplements seem to decrease the severity of symptoms, number of symptomatic days and the need to use bronchodilators in ....

 

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Yoga for Asthma
    Summary:Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, ....

 

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Psychotherapy for Asthma
   Summary:Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings and behavior to help with problem solving. The father of ....

 

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Boswellia for Asthma
 Summary:Resin extracts from the Boswellia serrata tree have been found to benefit asthma. Safety beyond six months is not well-studied and quantities of boswellic acids vary in products.Scientific Evidence:Uses These ....

 

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Ephedra for Asthma
Ephedra : Ephedra contains the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are bronchodilators (expand the airways to assist in easier breathing). It has been used and studied to treat asthma and chronic ....

 

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 Allie I just began taking acidophilus for my asthma. I haven't noticed any significant benefits yet but I'll keep you posted.
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KRYSTLE Daily 500 mg doses of vitamin C helped with my asthmatic conditions.
Posted by KRYSTLE , 6 months ago
MARYBETH Taking large doses of C-1000's daily helped with asthma. Made use of inhaler unnecessary.
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