Childhood Asthma
What is Childhood Asthma
Childhood Asthma is a condition where the child’s respiratory system becomes hyper-sensitive, leading to episodes of coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.
In homeopathy, it is considered a manifestation of miasmatic predisposition (mainly psora or sycosis) combined with constitutional weakness. Children with childhood asthma often have latent susceptibility to respiratory irritants, which can flare with infections, allergens, or climatic changes.
कारण
- Genetic predisposition – family history of asthma, allergies, or eczema
- Suppressed skin eruptions – rashes or eczema suppressed with ointments or steroids
- Environmental triggers – dust, pollen, pet dander, mold, smoke
- Respiratory infections – repeated colds or viral infections in early childhood
- Dietary factors – dairy, processed foods, or sugar in sensitive children
- Climatic changes – cold winds, damp weather, sudden temperature changes
In homeopathy, these triggers act as exciting causes, disturbing the child’s vital force, leading to asthmatic manifestations.
लक्षण
- Frequent wheezing, tightness in chest, and breathlessness, especially at night or early morning
- Dry or rattling cough, sometimes with mucus
- Restlessness and anxiety during attacks; child may want to sit upright or lean forward to breathe
- Pale face, sweating, or fatigue during severe episodes
- Episodes often occur after viral infections, exposure to dust, or change in weather
Precautions / Lifestyle
- Keep the child away from dust, smoke, pets, and damp areas
- Avoid suppression of skin eruptions like rashes or eczema
- Maintain balanced diet, avoiding excessive sugar or processed foods
- Ensure adequate sleep, outdoor activity, and moderate exercise
- Protect the child from sudden cold winds or damp weather
- Encourage breathing exercises suited for children (gentle play-based pranayama)
Homeopathic Role
- Homeopathy treats childhood asthma by strengthening the child’s vital force and correcting constitutional weaknesses.
- Remedies are individualized according to:
- Timing of attacks (day/night, seasonal)
- Triggering factors (dust, cold, infections)
- Associated symptoms (restlessness, thirst, sweating)
- The goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and prevent chronicity, without long-term dependence on conventional inhalers.
Commonly Indicated Homeopathic Remedies
- Arsenicum Album – Asthma worse at night, anxiety, restlessness, burning in chest; child wants to be near warm surroundings.
- Sambucus Nigra – Sudden suffocative attacks, worse at night; child may wake gasping for air.
- Spongia Tosta – Dry, barking cough; suffocative attacks, worse lying down.
- Ipecacuanha – Persistent cough with nausea or vomiting; suffocative spells.
- Kali Bichromicum – Thick, stringy mucus in chest, difficult expectoration; attacks worse early morning.
- Natrum Sulphuricum – Asthma worse in damp weather or after wet exposure.
- Antimonium Tart – Wheezing with rattling mucus, weak constitution, worse lying down.
सारांश
Childhood Asthma in homeopathy is seen as a constitutional imbalance and hypersensitivity of the respiratory system. Homeopathic treatment strengthens the child’s natural resistance, reduces attacks, and restores normal respiratory function, helping the child grow without chronic dependence on inhalers or conventional drugs.
