During an asthama attack, mustard oil mixed with little camphor should be massaged over the back of the chest. This will loosen up phlegm and ease breathing.

The patient should also inhale steam from the boiling water mixed with Caraway seeds, known as ajwain in vernacular. It will dilute the bronchial passage.

For phlegm congestion, Mix together one glassful of the decoction made out of the leaves of fenugreek (Methi) leaves and one tea-spoon of the juice of ginger along with a little honey and drink it 2-3 times a day.

If a person is prone to persistant cough which doesn't subside despite medication, he can try out these home remedies :

1. Take 2 teaspoons of ground and powdered black pepper.

2. Take 2 tablespoons of sugar.

3. Take 1 cup of water. Put the sugar and pepper in the water and boil it till the quantity is reduced to half a cup.

If this mixture is consumed regularly for seven days, the cough will diappear.