Are essential oils safe to treat asthma?

The article says essential oils are a popular trend for asthma relief, but their effectiveness and safety for treating asthma are unproven. It urges readers to talk to a doctor before using essential oils as part of any asthma plan and to avoid replacing prescribed therapies. It explains asthma as a chronic condition where airway inflammation narrows breathing, often triggered by dust, chemicals, or aerosolized irritants, leading to symptoms such as sudden shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and frequent coughing or wheezing. Diagnosis is typically done by a pulmonologist or allergist using lung function testing or spirometry. It also notes that natural products can still carry risks.