Autumn and winter are the peak seasons for various respiratory diseases, especially bronchial asthma. Asthma not only seriously affects the patient's physical health, but also has a great impact on their daily life. Below are some recommended dietary treatments for asthma, which have a good effect in relieving asthma symptoms in autumn!
[Reasons for the high incidence of asthma in autumn]
1. Dry and cold air
In autumn and winter, the air gradually becomes cold, and the temperature difference between day and night increases. For asthma patients with high sensitivity to the airway, inhaling cold and dry air can aggravate bronchospasm.
2. Increased allergens
From mid-August to mid-September, it is the peak period of pollen in summer and autumn. After entering winter, haze becomes more common, which is related to the worsening of asthma symptoms.
3. Active viruses
As the weather gets colder, respiratory viruses become active, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus, influenza virus, and mycoplasma infection, all of which are closely related to the occurrence and development of asthma.
4. Bacterial growth
After the temperature drops, many families close their doors and windows to maintain indoor temperature. Due to the relatively closed indoor environment, a large number of bacteria accumulate and regenerate in daily life. Living in such an environment can easily lead to asthma and various allergic diseases.
[Dietary remedies for relieving asthma]
1. Ginger juice with honey
You will need 30 grams of ginger and 50 grams of honey. Mash the ginger and extract the juice. Mix the ginger juice with honey and divide it into 3 portions to be taken with warm water. This remedy is suitable for asthma caused by coldness.
2. Pumpkin honey sugar
Take 1 pumpkin, 50 milliliters of honey, and 30 grams of rock sugar. Cut open the top of the pumpkin, remove some of the flesh, add honey and rock sugar, cover it, and steam it in a plate for 1 hour. This remedy is suitable for asthma caused by coldness.
3. Fresh reed root porridge
Take 150 grams of fresh reed root, 10 grams of bamboo shoot, 50 grams of glutinous rice, and 15 grams of rock sugar. Cut the fresh reed root into small pieces and wash them. Cook them with bamboo shoot in water for 20 minutes, remove the residue and keep the juice, add glutinous rice to cook porridge, and add rock sugar after the porridge is done. This remedy is suitable for asthma caused by heatiness.
4. Loquat leaf porridge
Take 15 grams of loquat leaf, 15 grams of glutinous rice, and 12 grams of rock sugar. Boil the loquat leaf in water for 20 minutes, remove the residue and keep the juice, add glutinous rice to cook porridge, and add rock sugar after the porridge is done. This remedy is suitable for asthma caused by phlegm-heatiness.
[How to prevent autumn asthma?]
1. Stay away from allergens
In autumn, the humidity is low and there is more floating dust. Flowers, plants, and trees start a new round of metabolism, leading to an increase in allergens and causing allergic symptoms in people with allergies, known as autumn allergies.
Autumn allergies are mostly caused by pollen, dust mites, and molds, which can cause allergic asthma. Therefore, people with a history of allergies should take preventive measures in advance.
2. Pay attention to keeping warm
Asthma patients should pay more attention to keeping warm than ordinary people, but excessive warmth can also trigger asthma attacks, so attention should be paid to dressing.
Eat more vegetables and fruits to maintain smooth bowel movements. Some vegetables, such as radishes and luffa, have the functions of promoting qi circulation, resolving phlegm, and clearing the lungs, which are very beneficial for asthma patients. In addition, drinking plenty of water is important for asthma patients.
3. Open windows for ventilation
Pay attention to opening windows for ventilation, as indoor environmental pollution caused by decoration has become a new cause of bronchial asthma in winter. Experts remind people to pay attention to opening windows for ventilation while keeping warm to maintain indoor air freshness.
Exercise appropriately. It is necessary for asthma patients to do cold-resistant exercises, which is a more effective way to prevent asthma attacks.
