Population based clinical trials have revealed that people who consumed at least 2 apples a week, had a 22 % to 32 % lower risk of developing asthma.
The protective effect of the fruit in the management of asthma is due to its high flavanoid content.
Food prescriptions to lessen the occurrence of bronchial asthma

1. Honey is a respiratory tonic and fights breathlessness, colds, coughs, wheezing.
   
2. Hot milk with 1 spoon of ground turmeric is the perfect remedy for bronchial asthma.
   
3. Avoid certain foods like - yogurt, bananas, fried foods, candy, processed foods, and sugar.
   These foods produce lots of phlegm or mucus, and activate or aggravate an episode of asthma.
   
4. Caraway seeds are excellent expectorants.
   Roast a handful of the seeds.
   Crush them and inhale the vapors.
   The pungency of the seeds relieves nasal blocks, eases the discharge, relieves pain in the chest and nose, and prevents a chest congestion.
   
5. What's more, identify and avoid the triggering factors such as - climate changes, allergens (pollen, animal hair or dander, dust), and protect yourself from atmospheric pollution, smoke and vehicular exhaust.
   

Breathe right The correct way of breathing has astonishing curative and therapeutic benefits.
The right breathing technique enhances the quantity of oxygen supplied to all the tissues in the body.
Principally, pranayama or right breathing has a potent and beneficial influence on the lungs, and tones up the entire respiratory system.
Pranayama also stimulates the lungs to function, an optimally, and tremendously develops the lung power.
Pranayama is especially of great use to asthmatics.
It reduces the intensity of an attack, and gradually lowers the frequency of occurrence.
Even dependence on drugs and pumps, to open up constricted airways can be eliminated.
Also, the immune mechanisms of the body are perked up through regular and sustained practice of Pranayama.