I'm 52 and have always been athletic and in good shape.  Recently, I started to develop asthma symptoms that my doctor says could be related to exercise or allergies.  She prescribed a steroidal inhaler and a bronchial dilator, neither of which I really like to use.  Do you have any other more natural suggestions that I could try instead?
HelloIf asthma is exercise induced please stop or reduce the intensity of exercise and consult a CARDIOLOGIST because usually exertion induced asthma is known as CARDIAC ASTHMA .But if it is allergic need not to worry ,in this type of asthma patient usually develop wheezing ,sneezing , whistling sound during inhalation or exhalation ( usually this is due to bronchoconstriction  and when such type of patient visit I advise my patient to take montelukast + bambuterol tablet one or two in day and patient respond this treatment very well.Also avoid fine dusting powder, mold, pollen , pests ( cockroaches ) , sudden change of temperature , fodder , fumes , smoking  spray as these are predisposing factor of allergic asthma.Hot coffee and steam inhalation also provide relief.Respiratory naturally help in allergic asthma ( until and unless not indicated ).Hope this will help you.