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Asthma
In
this condition, the airways of the lungs are constricted, causing tightness in
the chest, bouts of coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties. The
inflammation of the air passages can become chronic. Asthma is usually
caused by allergies or stress. Yoga has come a long way to heal and manage
asthma.
Asthma & Diet
 Asthma results when triggers
cause swelling of the tissues in the air passages of the lung, making it
difficult to breathe. Typical symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness
of breath, and coughing. Food triggered asthma is unusual. Although food
allergies may trigger asthma in a small number of people. Check out how
diet can affect asthma in different ways.
Obesity: a risk factor for Asthma
Obesity has been rapidly
increasing in prevalence over the past two decades—in children as well as in
adults. Although obesity is a recognized risk factor for type 2 diabetes
mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and some forms of cancer, evidence
suggests that obesity may also contribute to or even cause asthma.
 Asthma
is a chronic condition of the lungs that has two main components. Two things
happen inside the lungs of women suffering with Asthma—constriction, the
tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, the
swelling and irritation of the airways. Constriction and inflammation cause
narrowing of the airways, by a combination of muscle spasm, mucosal swelling and
bronchial secretion with symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness,
or shortness of breath. Furthermore, there is increasing evidence that, if left
untreated, asthma can cause long-term loss of lung function.
Exercise for Relaxation
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As well as helping your body to relax by reducing muscle tension, these
stretch exercises can be done to increase flexibility or to ease muscles, or
cool down after exercising. Ease your body into these stretches: you
should not be jumping or bouncing around, and the exercises are not supposed
to be uncomfortable. Remember to breathe slowly and rhythmically too.
Asthma and Pregnancy
Pregnant women with asthma are not
necessarily ‘high risk’ patients. In fact, asthma can follow a curious pattern
in pregnant patients. One third of women experience no change in their asthma
during pregnancy, one third actually notice an improvement when they are
pregnant, and one third may experience a flare-up of their asthma during this
time. Since there is no index to predict which way a patient will react, it is
necessary to closely follow every pregnant asthma patient.
Exercise and Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that is
usually chronic and can be life-threatening, if not managed
properly. With proper management, most people can lead a normal,
active life.
Managing Allergies during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time
of intense change within the female body. The hormones of
pregnancy have steroidal type effects and which can dampen down
allergies.
Spreading Allergy
Awareness
 Allergists define allergy as a reaction of the
body's immune system that take place after the body becomes sensitized to a
substance (allergen), usually a protein. Allergic reactions result when
allergy-causing proteins combine with antibodies to trigger the release of
histamine and other chemicals that can cause skin rashes and various other
symptoms.
The Ins and Outs of Allergy
 What is an allergy and
what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare
up during certain times of the year? Learn about the basics of allergies and
what strategies can help.
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Help For Kids With Hay Fever
 Allergies can leave
children feeling sniffly, teary and itchy and take their toll at play and at
school. Previously, allergy remedies left children feeling foggy and tired, but
today there are a variety of choices for all ages that can take care of symptoms
without the unwanted side effects.
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Why Asthma Must be Controlled in Pregnancy
 Controlling asthma during pregnancy is extremely important, for the health of
both mother and baby. Listen to experts explain what can happen if a woman's
persistent asthma goes unchecked in the nine months before delivery.
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How Safe are Asthma Drugs Used in Pregnancy?
 Drugs receive special scrutiny for safety when used by pregnant women. How do
the drugs used to control asthma compare? Listen in as experts explain.
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