Nocturnal Asthma (Night-Time Asthma)
What is Nocturnal Asthma (Night-Time Asthma)
Nocturnal Asthma is a type of asthma where symptoms worsen during the night, especially between midnight and early morning (2–4 AM).
In homeopathic understanding, this reflects a circadian imbalance in the body—when the natural healing rhythm weakens at night, the airway sensitivity increases.
कारण
- Allergens in bedroom – dust mites, pet dander, mold in bedding or pillows
- Lying down posture – causes mucus pooling and airway narrowing
- Cool night air – cold temperatures irritate airways
- Hormonal changes at night – natural cortisol (anti-inflammatory hormone) is lowest
- GERD (acid reflux) – stomach acid rising at night can trigger cough/asthma
- Untreated daytime asthma – poorly controlled asthma often flares at night
लक्षण
- Frequent coughing spells at night, waking up from sleep
- Tightness in chest or difficulty breathing in the early morning hours
- Wheezing or whistling sound while breathing during sleep
- Disturbed sleep, leading to daytime fatigue
- Children may show restless sleep, night coughing, or refusal to lie flat
Precautions / Lifestyle
- Keep bedroom dust-free, well-ventilated, and allergen-free
- Use hypoallergenic pillow and mattress covers
- Avoid eating heavy or spicy meals before bed (reduces acid reflux risk)
- Elevate head slightly while sleeping
- Maintain warm room temperature, avoid sudden cold exposure
- Practice gentle breathing exercises (pranayama) before bedtime
होम्योपैथिक दृष्टिकोण
- Homeopathy views nocturnal asthma as a systemic imbalance aggravated by the body’s natural rhythms.
- Treatment is not just for nighttime cough but also to correct the hypersensitivity that triggers night flares.
- Remedies are selected based on timing, modalities (better/worse factors), and associated complaints like reflux or postnasal drip.
Common Homeopathic Remedies for Nocturnal Asthma
- Arsenicum Album – Asthma worse after midnight, with burning chest pain, restlessness, and anxiety.
- Sambucus Nigra – Sudden suffocative attacks at night, child wakes up gasping for breath.
- Kali Bichromicum – Night cough with tough, stringy mucus; worse around 3 AM.
- Spongia Tosta – Dry, barking, suffocative cough, worse lying down in bed.
- Ipecacuanha – Nocturnal cough with suffocation and nausea, worse in warm room.
- Natrum Sulphuricum – Asthma worse around 4 AM, with chest tightness in damp weather.
सारांश
Nocturnal Asthma is asthma that worsens at night due to allergens, posture, or natural body rhythms, disturbing sleep and quality of life.
Homeopathy provides a gentle, holistic approach that reduces nighttime hypersensitivity, improves breathing, and helps restore restful sleep without dependency on heavy medications.
