Introduction
Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus which results in breathing difficulty.
Symptoms:
- Difficult/rapid breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Chest tightness
Causes:
- Pollens
- Changes in weather
- Dust
- Smoke
- Perfumes
- Pet animals
- Cigarette smoking
Homoeopathic treatment |
Conventional Treatment |
| Dilates bronchial tubes | Dilates bronchial tubes |
| Reduces inflammation | Reduces inflammation |
| Eradicates the cause of asthma | – |
| Treats not only the affected organs and its symptoms but also removes the cause/allergens | Treats only the affected organ and its symptoms |
| Permanent cure | Temporary relief |
| Specific remedy for each person selected on the basis of both physical and mental generals | Common medicines prescribed to all persons |
| Natural/potentized medicines | Synthetic/concentrated medicines |
| Nil side effects | Chain of side effects |
Treatment Prognosis:
- Decrease in intensity and periodicity of breathlessness and cough soon after taking pills
- Acute attacks become less severe and less frequent on the course of treatment
- Treatments helps in desensitizing the allergens, known allergens when exposed to will not produce any symptoms
Diet and Lifestyle Changes:
- Avoid cold foods
- Do exercise regularly
- Eat healthy food
- Stop smoking
- Do things that make you happy and relaxed
Other Respiratory Disorders:
- Allergic Bronchitis
