The ads on TV for drugs that treat various diseases are quick to say that there are no cures for the diseases being treated by the drugs in the advertisement.  For instance, doctors will tell you there is no cure for asthma or COPD and that’s entirely true, because the drugs the doctors use don’t usually cure anything but come with a long list of side effects.  Asthma and COPD can be a struggle for anyone, but if you listen carefully to the advertisements recommending drugs for these conditions, the side effects are more serious than the conditions being treated.  A drug being hailed for the treatment of asthma caught my attention when I heard the last two side effects that could be caused by the drug stating that it might cause cancer or even death.  I have talked to a number of people who were able to completely eliminate their medication after a few months on three herbs that were clinically studied for upper respiratory tract function.  They were boswellia, English ivy and thyme, and no side effects.  Before adding supplements to your treatment program, consult your physician.