The best way to stop an asthma attack is with an inhaler. However, if you don't have it with you when an attack comes on, then these quick remedies will also help open your airway to make breathing easier:

- Take a seat if standing and ensure you're sitted upright.

- Take q cup of coffee as it contains the compound theophylline which brings relief against asthma.

- Ginger tea also helps open up he airway to ease breathing.

- Include vitamins C and B in your diet as both have also been known to ease or reduce the severity of an asthma attack.