Asthma treatment: 9 natural remedies that really reduce attacks
Updated on October 20, 2026In France, asthma affects around 4 million people and is responsible for many hospitalisations each year (nearly 60,000).. Asthma can be hereditary or environmentally related due to allergens. present indoors (dust mites, moulds), outdoor allergens (pollens and moulds), cigarette smoke, chemicals, air pollution, especially fine particles.
Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Asthma Treatment
What is the best natural remedy for asthma?
There is no single "best" remedy, as everyone responds differently. The best-studied approaches are yoga and breathing exercises (including the Buteyko method), which slightly improve quality of life and symptoms. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is also linked to less asthma in children. The key is to combine several approaches and consult your doctor.
Can asthma be naturally cured?
Asthma cannot be "cured" in the strict sense, but natural remedies can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. A healthy lifestyle, proper diet, and stress management can help control symptoms better. Natural remedies complement (do not replace) medical treatment.
Which foods help against asthma?
The most effective anti-asthma foods are: fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) rich in omega-3, colorful fruits and vegetables (antioxidants), nuts and seeds (magnesium), and foods rich in vitamin D. Conversely, avoid processed foods, additives, and sulfites that can trigger attacks.
How do negative ions help with asthma?
Negative ions purify the air by attracting pollutants (dust mites, mold, fine particles) and neutralizing them. Cleaner air = fewer allergens = fewer asthma attacks. Clinical trials have not shown a direct effect on symptoms: the benefit of an ionizer is to reduce exposure to particles and allergens, alongside treatment.
Home remedies for asthma: a good diet
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables
On average, people who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables tend to be healthier and have healthier lung function. The Swiss National Science Foundation conducted a recent study with the Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (University Hospital of Vaud). on mice. The research shows that mice fed a high-fibre diet had fewer lung infections in the presence of mites than mice not fed the high-fibre diet. Enjoy seasonal products to fill your plate with a rainbow of colours for the best mix of vitamins and minerals.
Add omega-3 fatty acids
Essential omega-3 fatty acids, naturally present in fatty fish such as herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, fresh tuna... have been shown to help reduce inflammation of the lungs.
Fill up with magnesium
Magnesium is necessary for the proper functioning of the muscles and would be beneficial for asthmatics by relaxing the muscles around the bronchial tubes. Magnesium can be found in many foods: whole grains (whole wheat pasta), quinoa, brown rice), nuts (peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds), seeds (pumpkin seeds, sesame and sunflower seeds), legumes (baked beans, kidney beans, chickpeas) and seafood (mussels, mackerel, salmon, sardines).
Learning how to manage stress
Good stress management can act as a natural treatment for asthma. In fact, stress is a common trigger for asthma. In addition to talking therapies, there are several different treatments to help you manage stress and anxiety.
Breathing techniques
Yoga and breathing exercises effectively help patients to relieve stress, control their breathing and strengthen their lungs, airways and diaphragm. There is also the breathing technique Buteyko, which consists of shallow breathing exercises designed to help people with asthma to breathe better.
Therapeutic massage
Not only do many people use and enjoy massage therapy, but studies indicate that it is an excellent method for reducing stress. There are many different types of massage therapy, but no matter what type you choose, keep in mind that not to let the practitioner know that you have asthma. This is important because practitioners may use a massage oil containing VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that can trigger asthma symptoms.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy can be an effective relaxation treatment for anxiety and panic disorder, which are triggers for asthma. It is also a treatment that some people choose to help them quit smoking. This method is the use of hypnosis for therapy, i.e. the introduction of lasting changes in the patient's mind. Hypnosis has met with growing success among doctors since the 1950s, including in France.
Air quality and asthma
Does air pollution increase the risk of developing asthma?
Research suggests that asthma and exposure to air pollution are related to. Air pollution contains harmful substances that can be toxic to the respiratory tract. It has been shown that exposure Prenatal air pollution increases the risk of wheezing and the development of asthma in children. While outdoor pollution plays a harmful role in asthma, indoor air pollution should not be neglected, which is 5 to 7 times more polluted than the outside air. And since we spend about 80% of our time indoors, it is important to have a healthy house in order to preserve our health as well as possible.
Ventilate!
In order to evacuate indoor pollutants as much as possible, it is important to ventilate your home well. A poorly ventilated house can cause problems, both for your home and for your health, resulting in a risk of humidity, mildew. In France, one out of 3 dwellings is affected by mould, and these moulds can make asthma worse and increase the risk of asthma in adulthood. Finally, ventilate for at least 15 minutes a day: especially if you are doing work on your home. for indoor renovations or when you are doing housework.
Ban household cleaners
Household products that are generally found in supermarkets contain numerous allergens, endocrine disruptors and many substances that affect the respiratory tract. These chemical particles can become very irritating for asthmatics, and can be a factor in an asthma attack. Prefer natural products from natural and non-toxic products such as white vinegar or black soap. They will allow you to breathe healthy air.
Comparison Table: What Studies Say About Natural Remedies for Asthma
| Remedy | What studies say | Effort Required | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet rich in fruits/vegetables | Weak evidence: linked to less asthma in children in observational studies1, but a 6-month trial in children with asthma did not reduce attacks2. | Medium | Low |
| Omega-3 (fatty fish) | Insufficient evidence: no consistent effect on lung function, symptoms or medication use3. | Low | Medium |
| Magnesium | Insufficient evidence: as a supplement, a slight improvement in lung function at 8 weeks only, with no effect on symptoms4. | Low | Low |
| Yoga & Breathing | Moderate evidence: small improvements in quality of life and symptoms5,6. | High | Low-Medium |
| Stress Management | Very uncertain evidence: in children and adolescents, positive effects on anxiety and some symptoms in several low-quality studies7. | High | Medium |
| Negative Ions (ionizer) | Insufficient evidence on symptoms: the trials, old and small, show no improvement in lung function8. The benefit is indirect: reducing the airborne fine particles and allergens that trigger attacks. | Very Low | Medium |
Note: Effectiveness varies among individuals. The best approach is to combine several remedies, alongside the treatment prescribed by your doctor and never as a replacement for it.
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Sources
- Antonogeorgos G., Kogias C., Douros K., Panagiotakos D. (2024). Greater fruit and vegetables consumption, and adherence to a Mediterranean type of diet reduces the risk for asthma in children; a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 75(1), 4-30. DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2023.2276033
- Berthon B.S., McLoughlin R.F., Jensen M.E. et al. (2021). The effects of increasing fruit and vegetable intake in children with asthma: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 51(9), 1144-1156. DOI: 10.1111/cea.13979
- Woods R.K., Thien F.C., Abramson M.J. (2002). Dietary marine fatty acids (fish oil) for asthma in adults and children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD001283. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001283
- Abuabat F., AlAlwan A., Masuadi E. et al. (2019). The role of oral magnesium supplements for the management of stable bronchial asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 29, 4. DOI: 10.1038/s41533-019-0116-z
- Yang Z.Y., Zhong H.B., Mao C. et al. (2016). Yoga for asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD010346. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010346.pub2
- Santino T.A., Chaves G.S., Freitas D.A. et al. (2020). Breathing exercises for adults with asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD001277. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001277.pub4
- Sharrad K.J., Sanwo O., Cuevas-Asturias S. et al. (2024). Psychological interventions for asthma in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD013420. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013420.pub2
- Blackhall K., Appleton S., Cates C.J. (2012). Ionisers for chronic asthma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CD002986. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002986.pub2
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