There are many factors that can cause childhood asthma, in addition to genetic factors. Let's explain them below.
Causes of Asthma
1. Genetic factors
2. Trigger factors
Asthma is often the result of the combined effects of many complex factors.
(1) Inhalants: Inhalants can be specific or non-specific.
(2) Infections: Asthma is related to recurrent respiratory infections.
(3) Food: Asthma attacks can be caused by dietary factors, especially in infants and young children who are more prone to food allergies. Common allergenic foods include fish, shellfish, eggs, and milk.
(4) Climate changes: Asthma can be triggered by changes in temperature, humidity, air pressure, and ion levels. It is more common during cold seasons or when there is a transition in weather during autumn and winter.
(5) Psychological factors: Emotional stress, anxiety, and anger can all trigger asthma attacks.
(6) Exercise: About 70% to 80% of asthma patients experience asthma attacks after intense physical activity, known as exercise-induced asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
(7) Medications: Some medications, such as beta-blockers like Propranolol, can cause asthma attacks by blocking beta2-adrenergic receptors.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Asthma
1. White Fruit for Chronic Cough and Asthma
Ingredients: 150g white fruit, 100g white sugar, 25g cornstarch.
Instructions: Remove the shell of the white fruit and boil it in water with a small amount of edible alkali. Remove the skin and core of the white fruit after it boils. Steam the white fruit in a bowl with water until it is cooked. Place the white fruit and white sugar in a pot, add 250ml of water, boil it on high heat, remove the foam, thicken with cornstarch, and it is ready to eat.
Effects: It nourishes the lungs and relieves wheezing. It is suitable for chronic cough and asthma caused by lung deficiency and rebellious qi.
2. Winter Melon with Rock Sugar for Cough and Wheezing
Ingredients: 1 small winter melon (with the stem), rock sugar (as needed).
Instructions: Wash the winter melon and cut off the top to use as a lid. Remove the flesh of the melon and fill it with rock sugar. Cover it with the lid and steam it in a pot. Drink the water from the melon. It takes about 3-4 days to take effect.
Effects: It promotes diuresis and relieves wheezing. It is suitable for asthma.
3. Rose Bud Tea for Lung Deficiency and Cough
Ingredients: Rose buds, rock sugar (as needed).
Instructions: Stew and drink.
Effects: It is suitable for asthma and cough caused by deficient qi.
4. Sweet Potato for Asthma
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, honey (as needed).
Instructions: Boil the sweet potato until it becomes soft, then cook it to concentrate the juice and add ginger juice. Take 1 spoonful (25g) orally, 2-3 times a day, with hot water.
Effects: It is suitable for asthma and other conditions.
