Asthma Q & A
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Question & Answer
Q: Are there any natural ways to treat my asthma? I don't want to take any medicines.
A: The most natural way to help your asthma is to stay away from the triggers that make your asthma worse. This helps a lot, but daily medicines are often still needed. Medicines prescribed by your doctor have been tested and proven effective. Unconventional treatments are not usually tested and there's often no proof that they work. They can also be a waste of money - sold by people trying to profit from fake "cures" for illnesses. If you do try other types of treatments, make sure to tell your doctor, in case there are any interactions with your prescribed medicines.
Question Archive
- I'm starting university this year and I'll be leaving home. Is there anything I need to do for my asthma?
- I'm going to a camp this summer and I have asthma. What do I need to do?
- Are there any natural ways to treat my asthma? I don't want to take any medicines.
- I really don't like taking my puffers in front of people. What can I do?
- My doctor told me I have asthma, but I don't wheeze and I've never had an asthma attack. What's up?
- I love my cat! Why do I have to find it a new home?
- One of my parents smokes in the house sometimes. What should I do?
- My friends smoke around me and it bothers my asthma. What do I do?
- My asthma doesn't bother me much, so why should I take medicines every day?
- Why should I keep taking my controller inhaler every day when I'm feeling fine?
- How does my doctor know how many puffs of my inhaler I need every day?
- I'm doing a school project on asthma. Where can I get materials and information?
