Hi welcome to HCM Dear Asthma is a very common respiratory disease, it affects the trachea and bronchial tubes by becoming inflamed and plugged with mucus. It can be triggered by allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, emotions, weather conditions, This causes the airways to narrow, restricting the amount of air going to the lungs, and makes it very difficult to breathe . You are on antibiotics and prednisone and inhaler . It is a matter of concern though , but should not worry , there are way to get rid of this problem . What you need to do is , to detoxify your system by modifying your life style and food habits and increase your immunity . 1. Moderate exercise , walk , Yoga , Pranayam - Deep Breathing - slow to fast , Bhraamarri , Tribandh , Kapaalbhati will strengthen your heart , chest and lungs , in fact whole body . 2. Diet plays very important roll in maintaining your over all health . 3. Include all essential nutrients - fiber , vitamins , minerals and supplements full of antioxidants and Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat. Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are very important nutrients to treat asthma decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. Vitamin C Is needed to fight infection, increase the amount of oxygen and reduce inflammation. Lemon juice and amla are the best source of vit C . Eat organically grown fruits and vegetables as much as possible. Take a level spoon of Turmeric Powder in a hot goat s milk at bed time . It is contains natural antibiotics . Take crushed ginger , garlic with a little salt , a T spoon , before meals . Avoid protein to 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein Avoid milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources. Avoid processed foods carbs , sugar , fried ,fast foods , Tea , coffee ,alcohol and smoking , stress , sleeplessness and Constipation all will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity. So avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system . Always drink plenty of water to detoxify & keep your respiratory tract secretions more fluid. 4. Yogic Kunjal - Drink 4-5 glasses or more of warm salty water ,retain for few seconds and vomit - force vomit the water . Repeat this daily for a week and twice a week thereafter . Take tea prepared from ginger , basil , black pepper and honey . Medical treatment suggested by your doctor can be complemented using a variety of alternative therapies. Most of these therapies or home remedies focus on strengthening your immune system so that you can overcome your problem. Regular check ups from your proffesoinal are recommended . Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon. Don t hesitate to come back in case of any further query .