Severe asthma is a serious medical condition stemming from swelling and inflammation in the lungs. The symptoms of asthma are in large part linked to the fact that condition takes place in the lungs and airways, causing swelling, restriction, and breathing difficulties. The more severe symptoms of the disorder can pose a very real danger to the patient’s life.
While asthma attacks stem from multiple triggers (i.e., pollution, scents, smoke, animal hair or dander, etc.), a few lung cleansing drinks can help cleanse the lungs and keep them healthy:
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1. Green tea
Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols and catechins. Catechins are natural antioxidants that help promote health through a variety of different effects. The tea’s polyphenols help reduce inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effects of the tea help to keep down swelling. With reduced swelling comes a dramatic decrease in the overall severity of an asthma attack.
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2. Cinnamon tea
Cinnamon is used a little differently than most other teas. Cinnamon teas are typically used to protect people from asthma symptoms that might occur while sleeping. The tea’s main mechanism of action is an anti-mucosal response, preventing snoring or breathing difficulties. The impact of mucus on someone with asthma is typically even more severe. Cinnamon teas ensure that asthma side effects won’t occur while an individual is asleep.
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3. Natural juices or smoothies with apple beetroot and carrot
Natural juices help us in a number of different ways. We typically see more benefits as more variety is added into a smoothie. For example, beetroot and carrots both have medicinal benefits. Just like with green teas, there are often a lot of beneficial polyphenols present in smoothies. Adding in different ingredients can help provide an even larger polyphenol and antioxidant profile to the smoothie. On top of that, the various natural ingredients will also provide a solid nutritional boost to our diet.
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4. Ginger and turmeric infused water or tea
Ginger tea with tumeric is a well-known herbal remedy that helps with a number of different conditions. The primary agents for people suffering from asthma are gingerols and shogaols. These two substances are found in high levels in ginger or turmeric teas, and both contribute to reducing inflammation in our lungs. The reduction of lung inflammation also means that overall swelling will go down. The net effect is that the tea will help people breathe more comfortably, while also reducing dangers associated with symptoms of severe asthma.
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5. Honey and hot water
People often drink tea with honey simply for the added sweetness. But honey also offers some benefits for people suffering from asthma. The sugary substance is mouth wateringly delicious. But it isn’t just taste that prompts salivation. Honey has been shown to increase our body’s production of saliva. This increased salivation will in turn help clear out our airways. Honey has also been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect. By decreasing inflammation, it helps reduce symptoms of asthma.
