Bronchial Asthma
Cure An Care Homoeopathic Clinic – Kanjikuzhy Idukki
1. Definition:
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways causing recurrent wheezing, breathlessness, and cough.
2. Etiology:
Allergens, dust, cold air, exercise, emotional stress.
3. Risk Factors:
Family history of asthma/allergies, smoking, air pollution.
4. Clinical Features:
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Wheezing (especially at night/early morning)
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Breathlessness
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Cough with sputum
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Chest tightness
5. Diagnosis:
Spirometry, Peak Flow Meter, history of recurrent attacks.
6. Homeopathic Therapeutics:
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Arsenicum album – asthma with anxiety, worse midnight.
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Blatta orientalis – severe, allergic asthma with much mucus.
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Ipecacuanha – asthma with constant nausea.
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Natrum sulphuricum – asthma in damp weather.