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Asthma
In addition to recommended first-line therapeutics such as quick rescue inhalers and inhaled corticosteroids, the components of certain infusions may help in the event of acute asthma exacerbation.
Magnesium sulfate relaxes the bronchial muscles and expands the airways, allowing more air to flow in and out of the lungs
Vitamin C reduces histamine production that causes narrowing of airways
Vitamin D supplementation may help decrease severity of asthma attack and increase lung capacity
Glutathione helps fight oxidative stress caused by asthma
Zinc regulates immune system including allergic response; supplementation can help decrease severity of attack
How we can help
Support immune system to reduce allergic response
Open airways and relieve shortness of breath
Slow down histamine release
Decrease severity of symptoms and increase comfort
Sources:
Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate for Acute Asthma Exacerbations
Magnesium sulfate for acute asthma in adults: a systematic literature review
Glutathione Redox Control of Asthma: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities
Zinc supplementation alters airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness to a common allergen
A Review on the Role of Vitamin D in Asthma