Asthma (Definition & Understanding in Homeopathy)
What is Asthma (Definition & Understanding in Homeopathy)
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airways (bronchial tubes) become inflamed, sensitive, and narrowed, leading to difficulty in breathing.
In homeopathy, asthma is seen as a deep-seated constitutional disorder—it often reflects an internal imbalance where the body overreacts to triggers.
कारण
Asthma does not arise suddenly—it usually develops due to a combination of inherited tendencies and environmental factors.
Common causes/triggers include:
- Genetic predisposition – family history of asthma, allergies, or eczema
- Allergens – dust, pollen, animal dander, mold, smoke
- Infections – repeated respiratory infections (cold, bronchitis)
- Weather changes – cold air, sudden seasonal shifts
- Food-related – milk, cold drinks, preservatives in junk food
- Emotional stress – anxiety, grief, anger can worsen asthma
- Lifestyle factors – sedentary habits, poor diet, smoking
लक्षण
- Asthma episodes (also called “attacks”) vary from mild to severe. Typical symptoms are:
- Shortness of breath (difficulty in breathing, especially while exhaling)
- Wheezing – whistling sound while breathing
- Tightness in chest – as if a heavy weight is sitting on the chest
- Cough – often worse at night or early morning
- Difficulty lying flat – patient feels better sitting up
- Sudden attacks – triggered by cold, exertion, or allergens
सावधानियां और जीवनशैली सहायता।
- Patients with asthma should take care of:
- Avoiding exposure to dust, smoke, strong perfumes, chemical sprays
- Keeping house clean, using mask in polluted areas
- Breathing exercises (like pranayama) to strengthen lungs
- Eating light, avoiding cold and heavy mucus-forming food (ice-cream, cold drinks)
- Maintaining emotional balance, as stress can trigger attacks
Role of Homeopathy in Asthma
Homeopathy looks at asthma not just as a lung problem but as a constitutional weakness. Remedies are selected based on:
- The exact nature of asthma attacks (when they occur, what triggers them, what relieves them)
- The patient’s overall constitution (mental + physical tendencies)
- Past history of skin diseases, allergies, suppressed conditions
Some frequently indicated remedies are:
- Arsenicum Album – asthma with anxiety, restlessness, burning in chest, worse after midnight
- Ipecacuanha – constant cough with nausea and vomiting, difficulty in breathing, rattling mucus
- Spongia Tosta – dry, barking cough, suffocation feeling, better from eating/drinking warm things
- Sambucus Nigra – night asthma in children, sudden suffocative attacks during sleep
- Natrum Sulphuricum – asthma worse in damp, rainy weather; yellow-green mucus
Types of Asthma
- Allergic Asthma (Extrinsic Asthma)
- Triggered by allergens like dust, pollen, animal dander, mold, certain foods.
2. Non-Allergic Asthma (Intrinsic Asthma)
- Triggered by factors other than allergies—like infections, stress, cold air, exercise.
- Breathing difficulty and wheezing appear during or after physical exertion.
- Cough is the main (sometimes only) symptom, often persistent and worse at night.
- Symptoms worsen at night, disturbing sleep.
- Triggered by exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, or irritants at the workplace.
Caused by certain medications like aspirin, NSAIDs, or beta-blockers.
- Asthma beginning in children, often linked with allergies, weak immunity, or family history.
- Appears in later years, often without strong allergic history, can be more persistent.
10. Status Asthmaticus (Severe Asthma Attack)
11. Seasonal Asthma
सारांश
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways, triggered by allergens, infections, stress, or weather changes. Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough. With proper lifestyle care and individualized remedies, homeopathy can provide long-term relief and prevention of recurrent attacks without dependency on inhalers or steroids.
