Asthma relief using relaxation techniques

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If asthma is an issue for you, then learning to relax using the Functional Relaxation System can help

About asthma

Asthma afflicts millions of people worldwide, from very young children to adults.  It is a leading cause of missed days of school and work, and has a significant negative impact on the business economy.  

People with asthma have trouble breathing during attacks because the airways in their lungs become swollen, inflamed, and fill with mucus.  Their chest feels tight, they may wheeze and cough, and they simple cannot take in enough oxygen.  It is a frightening, uncomfortable experience that can range in severity from mild and occasional to frequent and debilitating.

Causes of asthma

The causes of asthma are not completely understood, but there is a strong genetic link as well as strong links to allergies and environmental sensitivities.  For example, exposure to secondhand smoke and pollution greatly increases the chances of developing asthma, especially in children. 

It is not unusual for asthma patients to experience great stress and anxiety about their condition, before, during and after asthma attacks.  These raised levels of stress in turn cause health issues such as poor immune system function, elevated breathing, and can even be significant contributors to the duration and severity of an asthma attack.    

If you have asthma, one of the best ways to complement your medications is to practice relaxation techniques and learn how to relax  The process of relaxing and releasing stress and anxiety is very beneficial.  Your asthma attacks will likely become less frequent and when they do occur, you are better able to get through them using your relaxation skills.  

Relaxation alone is not a substitute for appropriate medical care and use of asthma medications, but it is an excellent way to help your body stay healthy and respond better to those treatments.

When you have asthma you cannot fully control when and where attacks occur, but you can be aware of common triggers such as dust, pollen, exertion, stress, and worrying.  Avoid these triggers whenever possible, but also practice relaxation techniques to manage your stress levels throughout each day.  

Staying relaxed and calm can lessen the effects of your asthma triggers and also help you remain more comfortable and in control during attacks them selves.  Since people with asthma are more prone to colds and other respiratory infections, relaxation also helps by improving and strengthening the immune system.  

If you have asthma, learning to relax and manage stress is essential. Call relaxation training specialists The 4th R on 020-8974-8974 for further information, or find out about the services that we provide.