1. Asthma
   
   For asthmatic patients, their respiratory system airway is hypersensitive and when triggered, the airway constricts. The constricted airways interrupt the flow of air and cause trouble in breathing. Asthma attacks can be brought on by triggers, such as smoke of tobacco, factory fumes, cleaning solvents, infections, pollens, dust, certain foods such as shellfish, milk and peanuts, cold air, etc. However, triggers that initiate asthma attacks are highly individual.
   
   
2. Acute Bronchitis
   
   Acute bronchitis is caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which is the primary airways to the lungs. The inflammation usually due to bacterial or viral infection. When the respiratory infection has weakened an individual's resistance, the symptoms of bronchitis will appear such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased mucus and fatigue. Acute bronchitis lasts from four to six weeks.
   
   
3. Sinusitis
   
   Sinuses are hollow air spaces in the bone behind your cheeks, eyebrows and jaw. They secrete mucus, a fluid that cleans bacteria and other particles out of the air you breathe in. Tiny hairs sweep mucus out of the sinuses to drain out through your nose. Sinusitis means the lining of sinuses are infected or inflamed. The congested sinus cavities lead to pain and inflammation. Acute sinusitis often starts as a cold, which then turns into a bacterial infection. Allergies, pollutants, nasal problems and certain diseases can also cause sinusitis.
   
   
4. Pneumonia
   
   Pneumonia is an infection of the lung, usually caused by a virus or bacteria infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. The most common type of pneumonia is pneumococcal pneumonia, a bacterial infection which accounts for up to a quarter of all pneumonia cases.
   
   There is a mild type of pneumonia or it can require intensive-care hospitalization. The elderly and infant under 2 years old are especially vulnerable to pneumonia.
   
   

Wellness Tips For Respiratory System

• No smoking
  
  Enforce "No Smoking Policy" at home and work place. Avoid second-hand smoke as well.
  
  
• Water
  
  Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, preferably lukewarm water, for cleansing and thinning the mucus in the passage of the respiratory airways.
  
  
• Keep irritants at bay
  
  Clean your home regularly to remove possible allergens such as dust, dust mites, pollen, etc. Maintain clean pillow, blankets and comforters.
  
  
• Regular physical fitness or activities
  
  Jogging, brisk walking, swimming, cycling, rope jumping, yoga and other aerobic exercises and physical activities can help make your heart and lung stronger and healthier.
  
  
• Breathing
  
  Yes, breathing, or more accurate, deep breathing by flexing your diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing your rib cage. It helps to fill the lung with fresh air, and eliminates air which is full of toxins and impurities out of the body.
  
  

Our recommendations

Besides practicing the wellness tips above, include some health supplements into your daily diet works best to promote a healthy respiratory system. A good combination of the products listed below exerts synergistic effect in maintaining a strong respiratory system:

• RG
  
  
• GL
  
  
• Cordyceps
  
  
• Cordypine