In Chinese Medicine the prolonged use of steroid inhalers for asthma is thought to actually weaken lung function. Luckily there are other options to support the Lungs. Reducing dairy, refined sugars, greasy and processed foods that may cause a build up of phlegm and hinder breathing can help considerably. Drinking herbal teas such as lungwort, lobelia, ivy and thyme help expectorate any phlegm and reduce inflammation of the airways. Taking regular exercise and breathing deeply using the whole of the lung also helps to keep the respiratory system in good working order. Alongside all this regular acupuncture treatment is proven to work well to get to the root of the problem and over time reduce the need for steroid inhalers. Click here for more information.
