Asthma is one of the most common health problems. More than 33 million people around the world have it, including more than 2 million Indians. Asthma is the most common cause of death and disability in kids ages 2 to 14. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes and airways is what makes asthma what it is. When you breathe in oxygen, you let out carbon dioxide.
The oxygen then goes to every cell in your body. The term “air exchange” is used to describe everything that the respiratory system does. The different parts or segments of the respiratory system each play an important role in how the whole system works. The nose or nostrils are where breathing starts, and it goes all the way to the lungs.
What is asthma?
In asthma, the bronchial tubes get inflamed and that makes it hard to breathe because the airways get blocked. When the airways or bronchial tubes get narrow, it’s hard for air to flow freely through them. When the smooth muscles around the bronchial tubes tighten, the airways get smaller and the flow of air is slowed down. Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and trouble breathing are all signs of constriction of the airways, which stops air from moving through the body as it should.
Asthma symptoms and indicators to look out for:
Cough: In healthy people, coughing is a way for the respiratory system to make sure that no foreign substances get into the lungs through the airways. Mucus can also be cleared out of the respiratory tract by coughing.
This sound is made when the airways become narrowed because the inner mucosal lining thickens and mucus builds up inside it. It can sound like wheezing or whistling. When air goes through the thin tube, it makes a whistling or wheezing sound.
Chest Tightness: Asthma patients often experience tightness in the chest as a result of their condition. Due to the irritation caused by allergens, the mucosal membrane of bronchial tubes may become constricted in people with asthma, making breathing difficult. Asthma is caused by this.
Shortness of Breath: When someone says they have shortness of breath, it means they have trouble taking full breaths in and out. Two of the most common signs of asthma are shortness of breath and wheezing. To explain how short of breath they are, the patient may say they feel out of breath or like they are suffocating. They may also be seen gasping for air. Shortness of breath can be caused by both inflammation of the airways and a lack of space for air to flow freely while breathing.
Sleep Issues: Asthma patients often have sleep difficulties, which exacerbates as the night wears on. Asthma symptoms worsen at night because the airways remain cold and are unable to warm up throughout the night. As an example, it’s possible that lying down makes it harder for the lungs to breathe. Aside from the fact that allergens are more likely to be present at night, asthmatic people have a harder time sleeping at night because of this.
The possible uses of homoeopathy in the treatment of asthma
⦁ Asthma- related acute symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, fever, and other signs and symptoms, may be effectively and safely treated using homoeopathy.
⦁ Homoeopathic- treatment for asthma may also treat an allergic illness, which is a risk factor for developing asthma.
By using homoeopathy to treat asthma, it is possible to change how sensitive an asthmatic’s immune system is. His immune system’s hypersensitivity or hyper susceptibility will get better after the treatment. This means that he won’t react as strongly to allergens as he did before. This can only be done with a homoeopathic treatment for asthma that works on the whole body. When it comes to using homoeopathy to treat asthma, there are no known risks or side effects.
Asthma Patients’ Essential Medicines
Arsenicum album
Someone who requires this therapy may be exhausted, but they may also be restless and worried. As a general rule, breathing problems are worse when the patient is lying down, while they are better when the patient is sitting, and they tend to be most severe between the hours of twelve and two in the morning. Coughing up frothy white fluid from the lungs may accompany dry wheezing. It’s likely that the person is thirsty and often drinks from a little cup of water. There is a general chilliness, as well as burning chest discomfort and heat in the brain in most instances. In most cases, the presence of warmth leads to progress.
Ipecacuanha
Sneezing, coughing, and vomiting are all signs that this treatment should be used. Whistling and a feeling of suffocation and weight in the chest can occur out of the blue. The patient’s breathing tubes are clogged with mucus, yet he or she has difficulty coughing it out. S/he may have excessive perspiration, a clammy or uncomfortable sensation, and may worsen when moving.
Pulsatilla
People whose wheezing worsens when they are too hot (such as in a congested environment) or consume fatty foods may benefit from this medication. Yellowish mucus, as well as the possibility of gagging and choking, is produced when you cough. Fresh, cool air may help ease the symptoms of chest tightness in the evening and during the night. Some characteristics of a candidate for this therapy include being irritable or moody, needing a lot of attention, or both.
Spongia tosta
If you’re having an asthma attack and you’re coughing up blood, it’s a clear indicator that you need treatment. A sawing sound may be heard, although there is very little mucus production. Perhaps leaning forward or sitting up straight with their head tilted back is the most comfortable position for the person. It may help to eat something warm. In many cases, the problems begin to emerge while the person is still in bed (typically before midnight). Croup may be treated with Spongia, as well.
It is highly recommended that you consult a doctor for choosing the right one for your asthma treatment.
Relief from Asthma With Homeopathy: A Pure Treatment Option
It uses both oral drugs and homoeopathic nebulizers to treat the acute asthmatic disease. Both of these homoeopathic therapy components aid in the treatment of asthma in various ways. Shortness of breath and chest tightness is among the most common symptoms of asthma that need to be addressed as soon as possible in order for the patient to be able to breathe normally.
Homeopathy Treats Acute Symptoms
Homoeopathic remedies may be used to treat acute asthma symptoms if they are selected based on the totality of a person’s symptoms. For as long as the acute symptoms persist, the medications that treat them may be delivered many times at intervals ranging from 30 minutes to an hour. It’s impossible to provide a precise remedy in homoeopathy for each given health issue.
Not Too Many Drugs
To cure a wide range of health issues, just one homeopathic medicine has to be supplied when the patient’s symptoms match the medicinal exactly. This drug may be used to treat a severe dry cough that worsens while the patient is laying down, with a suffocating feeling, and increased coughing after drinking cold water.