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- What is asthma?
- Symptoms of asthma
- Causes of asthma
- Prevention of asthma
- Risk factors for asthma
- Complications of asthma
- When to see a doctor about asthma
- Diagnosis of asthma
- Conventional treatment of asthma
- Alternative/complementary treatment of asthma
- Living with asthma
- Caring for someone with asthma
Asthma may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Inadequate omega-3 for children - several studies show that when young babies and children get adequate amounts of the omega-3 fatty acids in their diet (from breast milk from the mother, bottle feed or in foods in their diet), they have a much lower risk for developing asthma than children that do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet
- Inadequate omega-3 in pregnancy - several studies have shown that pregnant women who get adequate intake of the omega-3 fatty acids (either dietary in the form of fish or through supplementation) have a much lowered risk of their child developing asthma or allergies
- Inadequate vitamin D in pregnancy - several recent studies have suggested that there is a link between adequate vitamin D intake in pregnancy and subsequent development of asthma in the child at a young age
There are ways to prevent asthma from occurring or at least prevent symptoms from worsening:
- Avoid acid-suppressing medications in pregnancy - recent epidemiological evidence suggests that there is a significant link between pregnant women who use medication to suppress acid production in the stomach, such as proton pump inhibitors (for gastric conditions such as ulcers) and the development of asthma in their child. Pregnant women who have any type of gastric condition need to consider alternative treatment for their condition to avoid risking their child's health
- Good diet - many studies suggest that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts and seeds (and lower in dairy and red meat) may prevent symptoms associated with asthma (and other lung conditions). This is because the diet is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals as well as the protective and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, but also this diet provides the correct ratio of the omega-3:omega-6 fatty acids
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< 3:causes of asthma 5:risk factors for asthma > Last reviewed: 7 October 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
