Natural treatments
Like the lifestyle changes discussed above, nonmedical treatments can only complement the effects of drugs and other medical treatments. They not sufficient to treat severe asthma alone. Some natural ways to treat severe asthma include [9]:
- Herbal remedies: There are many herbal treatments [10] said to be effective against severe asthma. While these cannot and should not be used alone, some people believe caffeine, choline, pycnogenol, and black seed oil can help with severe asthma.
- Breathing exercises: Your doctor may recommend breathing exercises [11] that improve your lung efficiency and reduce how much medication you need to cope with severe asthma.
- Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness: Stress can trigger severe asthmatic attacks. This treatment focuses on relieving stress so that your asthma attacks can become less frequent.