[Moma]

What would you guys recommend for exercise induced asthma?

Please ignore the obvious recommendations. Individual is fit so it's not due to the need to improve fitness levels. Doesn't take in any dairy, yeast or wheat products. Wheezes at a certain level of cardio exercise where it feels like breathing pathway is constricted.

Doesn't want to take albuterol but looking for a natural bronchioldilator or something that has a natural relaxing effect on the muscles in the bronchioles for exercise induced asthma only.

[The_CEO]

I like albuterol prior to cardio, since I don't like wheezing or constricted airways.

Do you swim? That is an excellent way to build you your lung capacity.

Supposedly flavonoids and vitamin c are helpful.

Avoid chamomile tea and cosmetic products.

[Snowplow]

I have this. Unfortunately I never even entertained the thought of natural remedies. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

Also what I've found that helps is taking a very quick break with combat breathing. Inhale 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, exhale 4 seconds, and hold 4 seconds.

[BagelConsultant]

I've been dealing with asthma for my whole adult life. I'm on Singulair (pill) once a day and Albuterol as needed. The best natural remedy I've found is long-duration cardio, whether it's running, biking, swimming, etc... Swimming really is a great way to train your breathing rhythm, as The_CEO said.

The better my conditioning is, the less I need to use my Albuterol inhaler. I haven't tried any natural or naturally derived drug remedies because the combination of Singular and infrequent Albuterol along with conditioning has been so damn effective. Is there a specific reason you want to avoid Albuterol or other pharmaceutical bronchiodialators?

[Moma]

Bagel, the target individual does not like nor generally react well with pharmaceutical products.

[BagelConsultant]

Got it. Maybe focused training with a Frolov device? Wish I could help more on this. Here's one place to start: http://www.intellectbreathing.com/

[The_CEO]

For me, albuterol is mostly benign. Take one or two "hits" before a run, no big deal... I've done triathlons and distance runs and it works for me.
Oh and running in cold weather is definitely problematic.

Since you are specific about natural remedies, check this out from Dr. Weil's site:

What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for asthma?
For acute attacks, try lobelia, or Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflate). Mix three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum (red pepper, cayenne pepper). Take twenty drops of the mixture in water at the start of an asthmatic attack. Repeat every thirty minutes for a total of three or four doses.

For long term control and prevention:

Decrease protein to 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein
Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources.
Eat organically grown fruits and vegetables as much as possible.
Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils that might contain trans-fatty acids, all foods that might contain trans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods).
Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Always drink plenty of water to keep your respiratory tract secretions more fluid.
Experiment with eliminating (one at a time) wheat, corn, soy and sugar for six to eight weeks to see if the condition improves.
Eat ginger and turmeric regularly for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Have some manipulative work done on the chest to break up restrictive patterns in nerves and muscles that develop in chronic asthma. The best systems I know for this are osteopathic manipulation, especially from a practitioner of cranial therapy, and Rolfing, a form of deep-tissue massage.
Minimize contact with respiratory irritants, such as smoke, dust, molds, and volatile chemicals. Remove sources of offending materials from your home, install a good air filtration system, or consider moving if the air is generally bad where you live. Experiment with living in other locations: in high mountains, the desert, or near the seacoast. Asthma may improve greatly with a change of climate.
In adults, GERD (acid reflux disease) may be an underlying cause of asthma. In such cases, successful treatment of the digestive problem will often clear up the asthma.
Experiment with traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine (the traditional healing system of India). These systems are sometimes able to offer significant help through more specific dietary adjustments and herbal treatments.
Here are some specific recommendations for exercise-induced asthma:

Warm up very slowly to the point where you almost feel the "tightness" associated with exercise-induced asthma. Then stop and stretch or, if you're exercising vigorously, slow down. By taking this break, you often can block the development of asthmatic symptoms. You can then go back to your normal pace. This may take some getting used to, but can sometimes eliminate the need for medication.
Try breath work. The most effective approaches are pranayama techniques (breath control exercises taught in some yoga classes). You can do these after the initial warm-up when symptoms are almost felt. For beginners, start with "The Relaxing Breath," a technique I describe in my books and on this Web site.
Find a form of physical activity that minimizes your exercise-induced symptoms. Sports or activities that have intermittent rest periods (such as tennis, softball, and golf) can allow you to regain control of your breathing. Swimming may be better than running outdoors in cold weather, but no type of exercise is off-limits with proper treatment. In fact, some of the world's top athletes have exercise-induced asthma, and they're still able to compete successfully in Olympic-level events.

[GlockTrigga]

Cod liver oil has eliminated my exercise induced asthma and reduces albuetrol usage by half during extreme cold weather ( below 20 degrees) and almost to zero during warm weather months.

Check all of your nutritional DVs you are definitely lacking in sonething. Every individual is different but most asthmatics have a deficiency in one or more vitamins or minerals.

Also DO NOT use lobelia it causes insomnia.