How I Overcame Asthma: Some Tips, Do’s & Don’ts by Mr. Ajit Vidyadharan

How I Overcame Asthma: Some Tips, Do’s & Don’ts

Ajit Vidyadharan,Happiness Coach for nurturing relationships that bring you

prosperity, peace, happiness and abundance in life…

Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are personal experience of the speaker and are not a medical solution. Please consult your medical practitioner for medical advise.

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Doctors define asthma as “chronic inflammatory disease of the airways.”

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There is no known “cure” for asthma, therefore, it is considered to be a life-long chronic illness.

An estimated 300 million people suffer with asthma worldwide.

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Typical symptoms of asthma include:i. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

ii. Wheezing when you exhale

iii. Coughing

iv. Tightness in the chest

v. Inability to sleep because of breathing/wheezing/coughing symptoms

vi. Headache / dizziness

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Symptoms of severe Asthma may include:i. Problems speaking or focusing

ii. Extreme anxiety or panic symptoms

iii. The inability to “catch” your breath

iv. Lips and fingernails that turn blue

v. Severe wheezing when you inhale and exhale

vi. Extreme sweating of the face, paleness



What Causes Asthma?Usually occur as a reaction to certain triggers that set the symptoms in motion.



Possible triggers of Asthma:i. Second-hand cigarette smoke

ii. Air pollutants (smog)

iii. Airborne allergens, such as dust, molds, pollens, pet dander and dust mites (allergic asthma)

iv. Colds or viruses

v. Strenuous physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)



Possible triggers of Asthma (continued):vi. Foods (nuts, shellfish) or food additives and

preservatives (MSG)

vii. Menstrual cycle for women

viii. Certain medications, including beta-blockers, aspirin and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

ix. Emotional stress

x. Household chemicals or odors (cooking)

xi. Weather – cold temperatures, wet weather



Celebrities Living with Asthma

David Beckham (football champ), Amitabh Bachchan (actor), Paul Scholes (football champ),

Jessica Alba (actress), Amy Van Dyken (swimming champ) &

Jerome Bettis (NFL champ).

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Some DON’Ts to ease Asthma:i. Curse self or luck or be pessimistic

ii. Get anxious / impatient

iii. Argue

iv. Take stress

v. Overload yourself with work

vi. Initiate new work / responsibilities

vii. Undertake heavy physical work

viii. Wear tight clothes

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Some DON’Ts to ease Asthma (continued):ix. Smoke or be with smokers

x. Go out in hot sun / rain

xi. Go near pollutants (pollen /dust / chemicals)

xii. Keep lying down whole day

xiii. Eat spicy / fried / oily food

xiv. Consume cold-drinks or ice-creams

xv. Eat full-stomach

xvi. Stop / skip medication advised by doctor

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Some DO’s to ease Asthma:i. Maintain +ve Optimistic mind-set

ii. Be calm & Stress-free

iii. Consciously breathe slowly

iv. Exercise – Yoga , Blow balloons

v. Keep surrounding dry, smoke-free, dust-free

vi. Prefer open air / environment

vii. Get sunlight (mild)

viii. Go for walks

ix. Keep yourself busy / occupied (hobby)

x. Keep work light / routine

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Some DO’s to ease Asthma (continued):i. Wear comfortable fitting dress

ii. Speak less

iii. Take steam

iv. Keep sucking paste of honey+turmeric+tulsi

v. Have hot water or beverages (tea / coffee / soup)

vi. Have warm food only

vii. Consume oil-free / less oily food

viii. Bend forward and sit

ix. Lie down on back with head+back raised

x. Take medication as advised by doctor

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“All the strength and succour you need, is there within you”

Swami Vivekananda





Ajit Vidyadharan, Happiness Coach

INCBYS Relationship Coaches

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