The symptoms of asthma can be traced to digestive system and a series of events that trigger them.

There is probably a functional gastric acid and digestive enzyme deficiency, which causes a maldigestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The maldigestion of food leaves large macromolecules undigested, which form the substrate for the formation of intestinal flora imbalance. The intestinal flora, comprising of billions of bacterial layer, alters and filters the foodstuffs. When the intestinal flora is off-balanced, the absorptive ability of the intestinal mucous membranes becomes impaired. An abnormally permeable intestinal mucous membrane is then created. Over time the villi, the large absorptive surface of the intestines, becomes irritated and inflamed by the large macromolecules. The large, incompletely digested macromolecules, especially proteins, can penetrate the intestinal mucosal membrane. With the destruction of the villi comes the destruction of the gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) and the secretory IgA, the body’s first line defense against foreign invaders. Once in the blood stream, the body’s immune system recognizes the small protein or part of the a protein as foreign, and produces antibodies against it. It is the reaction of the antibody /antigen complex that produces the symptoms of allergies that can cause asthma.

Treatment needs to address the underlying cause by thoroughly assessing the digestive system and beginning therapy to restore a healthy gut function.

Naturopathic support:
• Water-soluble fiber and nutrients to support healthy colon.
• L-Glutamine
• Lactobacillus acidophilus and bidfidobacterium bifudus.
• Anti-inflammatory agents. IE. Omega 3’s.