Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)
What is Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)
Exercise-Induced Asthma, also called Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB), is a form of asthma where physical activity triggers narrowing of the airways, leading to breathing difficulties.
In homeopathy, it is seen as a hypersensitive response of the respiratory system to exertion, showing imbalance in the body’s vitality.
कारण
- Vigorous exercise or running (especially in cold, dry air)
- Sports activities like swimming in chlorinated pools, cycling, football, etc.
- Cold weather or sudden changes in air temperature
- Polluted environment during outdoor exercise
- Dehydration and poor warm-up before exercise
- Underlying respiratory weakness (seen in constitutional predisposition)
लक्षण
Symptoms usually appear during or after exercise (5–15 minutes into activity):
- Shortness of breath, tight chest
- Wheezing or whistling sound while breathing
- Persistent cough (often the main symptom in children)
- Fatigue and reduced stamina
- Feeling of suffocation in cold or dry air
- Recovery may take 20–30 minutes without proper management
Precautions / Lifestyle
- Always warm up before exercise and cool down afterward
- Avoid outdoor workouts in very cold or polluted weather
- Breathe through the nose (warms and moistens air) instead of mouth
- Keep hydrated and avoid sudden overexertion
- Prefer indoor exercises or sports less likely to trigger asthma (e.g., yoga, walking, swimming in non-chlorinated pools)
होम्योपैथिक दृष्टिकोण
- Homeopathy views exercise-induced asthma as a functional imbalance of the respiratory system that can be corrected constitutionally.
- Instead of relying on inhalers or bronchodilators before every workout, homeopathy aims to reduce airway hypersensitivity and improve overall lung vitality.
- Treatment is individualized: some patients worsen in cold air, others in humid weather, some only during running—remedies are chosen accordingly.
Common Homeopathic Remedies for Exercise-Induced Asthma
(selection depends on the exact symptom picture)
- Arsenicum Album – Wheezing, suffocation, worse at night or after exertion, with restlessness and anxiety.
- Sambucus Nigra – Asthma with tight suffocative feeling, worse at night and after activity; child wakes up gasping.
- Kali Carbonicum – Asthma worse from exertion, early morning aggravation (3–5 a.m.), stitching pains in chest.
- Natrum Sulphuricum – Asthma triggered by exertion or damp weather, especially with rattling cough.
- Ipecacuanha – Asthma with constant nausea, suffocation, and inability to breathe deeply after activity.
- Phosphorus – Shortness of breath after running, with weakness, thirst, and sensitivity to cold air.
सारांश
Exercise-induced asthma is caused by airway narrowing during or after exertion, often worse in cold, dry air. Homeopathy helps by reducing airway sensitivity, improving exercise tolerance, and strengthening the respiratory constitution for long-term relief
