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Asthma Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Minimize exposure to triggers, maintain overall lung health, and prevent symptom exacerbation.
- Identify and avoid asthma triggers· Pollen, dust, mould, pet dander· High levels of air pollution, cold air· Exercise (with proper pre-medication/warm-up)
- Adhere to a personal asthma action plan· Regular check-ups (at least annually)· Proper inhaler technique training
- Maintain overall health· Regular, moderate exercise (as tolerated)· Healthy diet, stress management
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Medicinal Treatment
Control airway inflammation, open airways, and prevent asthma attacks through consistent medication use.
- Inhaled medications· Reliever inhalers (e.g., blue reliever, AIR inhalers) for immediate symptom relief· Preventer inhalers (e.g., MART inhalers, separate preventer inhalers) for daily symptom control and prevention
- Oral medications· Leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast) to reduce inflammation· Oral corticosteroids for short-term control of severe exacerbations
- Advanced therapies for severe asthma· Biological therapies (injectable medications) targeting specific inflammatory pathways· Nebulized medications for high-dose delivery during attacks
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Surgical Treatment
Address severe, refractory asthma or related conditions through procedural interventions to improve lung function and reduce symptom severity.
- Bronchial Thermoplasty· A minimally invasive procedure for severe, uncontrolled asthma that uses heat to reduce the amount of smooth muscle in the airways, making them less prone to constriction.
- Emergency Airway Management· In life-threatening asthma attacks, procedural interventions like intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary to support breathing.
- Surgical Correction of Contributing Conditions· Procedures for co-existing conditions that exacerbate asthma, such as severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
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Ayurvedic Treatment
Balance Vata and Kapha doshas, strengthen respiratory function, reduce inflammation, and improve overall vitality through natural therapies.
- Herbal remedies· Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) for bronchodilation and expectorant properties· Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects· Pippali (Piper longum) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to support respiratory health
- Panchakarma therapies· Vamana (therapeutic emesis) to eliminate excess Kapha from the respiratory tract· Virechana (therapeutic purgation) for detoxification and balancing Pitta dosha
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations· Avoiding cold, heavy, and processed foods· Practicing specific yoga asanas and Pranayama (breathing exercises) to strengthen lung capacity
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