ASTHMA MYTHS AND FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
· Myth-1: Inhalers are addictive
o In fact, inhalers are the best form of medication, since the dosages are in microns and the inhaled medication travels directly to the lungs.
o The type of inhaler suitable for you should be decided by your doctor.
· Myth-2: Alternative therapies can cure asthma
o If there were such alternative treatments, there wouldn’t be millions still suffering.
o Allopathic medicine can effectively control its symptoms and help the patient lead a normal life.
· Myth-3: Need to restrict activities and food drastically
o In fact, very few asthmatic patients have food allergies.
o Besides, certain activities are permissible for asthmatic patients.