Researchers at the American College of Sports Medicine are reporting that practicing yoga for just 10 weeks may reduce the symptoms of asthma by as much as 40 per cent.
"Yoga is an excellent way to relieve symptoms because there are no side-effects, unlike modern medicine such as corticosteroids," said the lead researcher Amy Bidwell. "For some people, regular yoga could mean they need less medication."
Asthma - Factors, Common Allergens, Diagnosis, Treatment, Support Groups, FAQs
It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
It is thought that holding the breath during yoga helps the patients by simulating conditions similar to an asthma attack and hence helps them handle it better.
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RAS
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
Asthma Management
Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.
Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.
