Asthma varies in severity. Most suffering will have attacks of shortness of breath interspersed with longer periods of normal breathing. Some will have more severe attacks and others suffer milder shortness of breath continuously. With more severe attacks immediate medical attention should be sought. There are a number of types of asthma and sometimes it appears to run in families. The various types include: Allergic Asthma, Exercise-Induced Asthma, Cough-Variant Asthma, Work-Related Asthma, and Nocturnal Asthma.
Allergic asthma attacks (or even other forms) may be triggered by common allergens or everyday situations. Some of the most common are:
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Animals (pet hair or dander)
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Dust
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Changes in weather (most often cold weather)
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Chemicals in the air or in food
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Exercise
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Mold
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Pollen
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Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
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Stress
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Tobacco smoke
Special Precautions: With potential life threatening diseases, it is always recommended to progress with treatment under the care of a licensed medical practitioner.
Oils, blends & products recommended:
Oils & Blends:
Bergamot,
Breathe, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon,
Peppermint,
Rosemary
Essential oils based
products: Life Long Vitality supplements
Also consider:
Helichrysum, Lime, Marjoram, On Guard,
Oregano, Thyme