I just want to know wether I can give my asthmatic child of 7 years Manuka Honey. I did go to Dolland&Barrett yesterday and I was astounded to see the many strenghts that Manuka honey has, it starts from 5 up to 15. What strength is suitable for my an asthmatic child? in the end I did not buy anything because the retailer said I better ask my Doctor before giving Manuka to my asthmatic child. GP said it is up to me. In a Canadian report I've read Manuka honey is good for the control of asthma alongside the inhalers of course. Is there any parent who has tried Manuka on their asthmatic child? . Many thanks for Advice. Susi
2006-12-20 21:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by susi 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I have had issues with asthma all of my life, in addition to allergies I would not recommend the Manuka Honey. Keep a diary of what may trigger exacerbation's of asthma like dairy foods, mushrooms, cheese, soy sauce and yeasty breads. Also, aspirin, vinegar, salad dressings, preservatives like sulfites, and food dyes yellow #5.
Keep the home as dust free as possible. Wash bedding once a week in hot water. Use a mattress and box spring pad on bed that is washable. Have a zipper pillow case cover to seal pillows. Replace pillows once a year. No down comforters or feather pillows just foam. Invest in an air purifier system. Pet's dander can trigger symptoms. Environmental changes (high heat, humidity, and cold) are triggers. Second hand smoke not just from cigarettes but from bonfires or fireplaces. Make sure your child drinks lots of water, this will thin mucus secretions.
One activity that strengthened my lungs is swimming. My asthma symptoms as a child were not as severe with this activity. Many Olympic champion swimmers are asthmatic.
Emotional upsets (good and bad) can be triggers. Make a game with your child to practice deep breathing exercises.
Check with your local hospital and speak with a Respiratory Therapist. The hospitals offer (free of charge) seminars and classes on asthma management.
I understand what you are going through. Usually as the child passes into puberty asthma symptoms will subside.
Good luck and best wishes!
2006-12-21 01:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by sunnys_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 16:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural honey has been used for relief in respiratory illnesses for ages. But I strongly believe that honey should be used along with other interventions to control asthmatic conditions. I have used Sidr or Sider(depending upon who you talk to) a lot for my son. Did it cure him? I would say no, but it definitely reduced number of asthmatic attacks greatly. Usually in my family we take honey with warm water first thing in morning and in evening. You can get Sidr honey from ethnic markets in US( I used to get it from middle eastern grocery store in Dearborn, MI, that I believe was from Yemen or Pakistan). You can buy it online as well
2016-05-23 04:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey is good for wheezing no doubt but i would suggest you contact Dr. Balaji Tambe of Malavli, near Lonavla, Maharashtra, India. He cured my son's childhood asthama. He practices Ayurveda.
2006-12-20 21:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by Justanian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wont advise so
2006-12-20 21:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋