Warm Steam Baths
Steam will not cure asthma, but it immediately clears mucus and other obstructions in your airways. When the mucus is cleared of the passageways, breathing becomes easier as the congestion and inflammation go away. With the proper medication, asthma attacks could then be stemmed quickly.
Cold air causes passageways to dry and makes the space narrower, making it more prone to inflammation. Once the inflammation kicks in, an asthmatic suffers difficulty breathing, escalating to a full-blown attack if not adequately mitigated.
Most people who have asthma feel immediate relief when warm air enters their lungs. The warmth of the air helps alleviate the inflammation in the bronchial tubes and helps to remove additional stressors such as mucus in the passageways. Although most feel the soothing effect, it still pays to know if such activity will suit particular patients because each case is unique, and people have various triggers.
If an asthmatic suffers nasal congestion, it starts the onset of an attack. Doctors advise steam inhalation, possibly with the right amount of essential oils, to help break the mucus and make it easier to drain. The warm vapors will also help relax the passageways.
