Non Medical Treatment For Asthma??

i was never officially diagnosed with asthma 3 years ago i woke up and was having problems breathing..went to the dr he gave me albuterol inhaler used it for 3 years i had to use it everyday several times a day for 3 years then i was no longer under insurance and i still had my albuterol but it started affecting me very negativly causing upset stomach,tightness in the chest,extreme anxiety while this happened i took xanax to combat the anxiety and then felt worse on that after about 5 days...im almost positive my breathing problems are due to allergies.i bought an air purifier really hasnt made a huge difference..so as i stand right now i really prefer not using any medicines do to recent events im scared to use anything..i have xopenex inhaler now i was giving azmacort steroid and singulair but to scared to use any of these things due to side effects i might encounter.so im looking for alternative treatments to prevent breathing problems vitamins herbs and other products thanks alot

no the air purifier i got is a honeywell it has hepa filter

Asthma is an allergy and is triggered by something. The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds.

Medications like albuterol and Xopenex are rescue medications. If you use a rescue medication more then twice a week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a controller medication.

I have been living with asthma for twenty years, don't fear your meds. The doctor knows what he is prescribing. I am currently on Xopenex nebulizer 4 times daily, 1 puff Qvar am & pm Theophline every am. I use albuterol as a rescue inhaler seldom. Over use of these meds can cause problems, but if used as prescribed they work well. See an asthma / allergy specialist, money well spent!

Asthma is a lung disease that causes obstruction of the airways. During an attack, spasms in the muscles surrounding the bronchi (small airways in the lungs) constrict, impeding the outward passage of stale air. Suffers often describe this as "starving for air."
Other things that can bring on asthma attacks include adrenal disorders, anxiety, changes in temperature, exercises, extreme dryness or humidity, fear, laughing, low blood sugar, and stress.
A respiratory infection such as bronchitis may be involved.
Whatever the instigator is, it causes he bronchial tubes to swell and become plugged with mucus.
There are some natural herbal remedies out there that maybe comforting.
Try using bee propolis, which is soothing to the mucus membranes or ClearLungs from RidgeCrest Herbals which is a chinese herbal formula designed to reduce inflammation and mucus, opening up the airways to the lungs and promoting free breathing.

Asthma can often be caused by allergies. The fan you have is it an ioniser? Ionisation fans are a scam. Ozone ionization is actually toxic and can worsen allergies. This is from someone who has tried just about every fan for allergies and looked into them detailed. Read this page http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appli...

I bought my fan from here http://www.essaeu.co.uk/
Essa air filtration units are the best I found. The HEPA and toxic ozone/ionisation producing fans just made me worse or didn't work for my allergies.
This page gives a good summary of all the different methods of coping with allergies http://www.bcnc.org.uk/hayfever.html Be careful with the xanax it can be very addictive and the withdrawal from it can be bad. If you have a problem with xanax see this page http://www.bcnc.org.uk

Hope this info gets you on the right path.