Asthma & Magnesium

Has anyone found that taking magnesium supplements made a difference to their asthma? I’m wondering if magnesium deficiency could be causing my breathing issues but don’t want to be laughed out of the GP surgery.

[hilary39]

I take it daily as it is supposed to help relax your muscles (including muscles in your lungs). I don't think it is super powerful but a helpful add on- Some doctors give patients with severe asthma magnesium shots during attacks but other doctors seem to have never heard of it.

[Matman]

I agree with Hilary39’s comments.

Magnesium is considered the master nutrient on which many bodily reactions co-depend.

While it’s important to factor in your own unique health issues and possible medication conflicts before deciding to supplement, personally I would not be without my magnesium citrate. Magnesium also helps with sleep / rest so bedtime is a good time to take it.

Before running it past your GP, try a search at Drugs.com as that site shows many Supplement interactions. You can also enter your Meds there, then click the option that takes you to a page that tells you what to avoid taking at the same time.

Failing that, look at the patient information leaflet for each of your meds to see if a magnesium caution is included.

[Hidden in reply to Matman]

Thank you, that’s really helpful. Will do some research.

[Saassii]

Don't allow anything to compromise your air quality. Things that will do this:

Dust

Mold

Bacteria

Virus

Pollen

Animal dander etc.

The biggest problems with winter are mold, bacteria and virus. Those cohabitate together in a water intrusion event in homes and workplace. These are very common, these are deadly and they will mess asthmatics up. Avoidance is your only option. So don't have low levels of mold everywhere by allowing carpets and dust, mold bacteria and virus are smaller particles and are found on dust particles. Use accelerated drying techniques in bathrooms to avoid mold entirely and also the ensuing chemical cleanup exposure if you don't. Crack windows, don't allow condensation, if it happens, dry it with a towel. Mold in window sills means you open later and it dries out and the spores or seeds travel all throughout seeding everything and humidity keeps it fed, it's already landed on fresh substrate for food source.

Cambridge or Vogmask if forced to be somewhere not great and trying to minimise the problem.

[Ayeup in reply to Saassii]

Hi Saassii. I've been in a flare for a few months and have bought another dehumidifier for my home (now got 2) plus an air purifier. Do you know of any good websites to go on to read more hints and tips? My 1940's house has mould and I am trying to keep on top of it plus I've got 2 dogs which moult constantly.

[Saassii in reply to Ayeup]

There is a reasonable amount of information out there about mold, but plenty of it is incorrect and just people trying to make money off the victims.

Essentially remediating some homes is impossible. If there's been a long standing mold issue cross contamination will have occurred. If the person has become hypersensitive and physically ill from it then usually the only helpful method of treatment is AVOIDANCE.

That means you'd need to move to clean premises and throw away all contaminated (porous/semi-porous) belongings.

I became horribly ill during an exposure. I left the house and everything in it. I lost everything. When I attempted to regain a few items I immediately became dangerously symptomatic again. For me I was hemorrhaging from the mouth, I didn't want that to occur in my lungs or heart etc. A family member had retained one jacket and brought it to the car without me knowing any of this (he was less affected and slightly more skeptical, but the bleeds could be seen) Within about 20 sec I had mouth pain and burning start and I was terrified a haemorrhage would start. I immediately got frightened asking if anyone had anything in the car from the house. He realised he had the jacket, immediately discarded and from there didn't question further about the level of destruction that had occurred.

The best tip I can give you is that you are worth more than anything else you own, you can't take it with you if you go and it's no good to you if you're sick. Become a minimalist and wear mostly one colored clothing.

Dr Jill Carnahan has some useful information about mold.

Michael McEvoy has got a bit about people with connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome are a lot more susceptible to these microbes.

Dr Theo Theoharides has got good info about mast cell activation and triggers such as mold.

Leviticus 14:33-48 has the perfect remediation plan. It consists of entire and complete avoidance. If even small exposure must shower and wash hair. If it dwelling materials must be cut out entirely and removed and only if it won't grow back with the house shut up and darkened, then fresh materials could go in. If it grows back its a knockdown rebuild.

Our insurance companies have a lot to answer for.

Especially if you're asthmatic, get out, shave your dogs if you plan to take them followed by a bath. Bring nothing contaminated. Sorry this is hard information to hear. I will answer any questions you have of I am able entirely free of charge. xx

[Ayeup in reply to Saassii]

Thank you Saassii for such an informative reply. I'm going to read up and take action! I had to smile about shaving the dogs! I've never seen bald Rottweilers 😀 but I know what you mean. Thanks

[Saassii in reply to Ayeup]

😂😘