Asthma

Disease Condition of Asthma
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Homeopathic Treatment

Introduction

Introduction of Asthma Constriction of the airway and increased mucosal discharge due to an altered allergic response causes obstruction of airflow leading to laboured breathing this is known as Asthma. It is a very common disorder affecting children (Asthmatic Bronchitis) more than adults. An episode of Asthmatic attack may be mild and pass away quickly or at times may be severe and lasting longer requiring immediate medical help. The conventional allopathic mode of Asthma treatment includes administration of inhalers as well as oral tablets to relieve the bronchial spasms as well as control their hypersensitive response. On the other hand, the medicines in Homeopathy for Asthma are highly individualized and based on a holistic case history of the patient.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Asthma All Asthma attacks may not have these symptoms & intensity and both vary from person to person.
- Coughing: There may be cough, sometimes with phlegm. It is often worse at night or early in the morning thus making it difficult to sleep.
- Wheezing: A whistling sound produced due to air passing through constricted air ways.
- Chest tightness: Sensation as if something is squeezing the chest.
- Shortness of breath: Mild to moderate shortness of breath and shortness and rapid breathing follow with a feeling of Anxiety, Sweating, etc.
- The person is unable to lie down on the back. Usually the sufferer finds comfort in sitting bent forwards and near the windows.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic Treatment for Asthma Asthma in all age groups can be effectively treated with Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines act at the deeper immune level. The allergic nature, genetic predisposition, stress and all other factors are taken into consideration before prescribing an individualized constitutional medicine. The effective result being the medicines give relief from the existing symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing, cough, etc. The intensity, duration, and recurrence of the Asthmatic attacks can be controlled with Homeopathic medicines. Medicines given for homeopathic treatment of Asthma are not habit forming unlike steroids and bronchodilators. They can be used along with conventional medicines and help to overcome the dependence on steroids and bronchodilators.