Homeopathic Medicine for Asthma

What is asthma?

Asthma is a respiratory disease characterised by episodes of cough, wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath. In asthma, there is chronic inflammation of airways (bronchi and bronchioles). Airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In asthmatic persons, these airways are highly sensitive and respond strongly to inhaled substances such as allergens. This leads to bronchospasms (constriction of muscles around the airways). As a result of the inflammation and bronchospasms, the airways get obstructed, leading to reduced air flow to the lungs and other symptoms mentioned above. Asthma can occur at any age, but most frequently appears in childhood or early adulthood.

Is asthma genetic, what are its causes?

The exact cause of asthma is still a matter of study though genetic and environmental factors together are known to play a role in the etiology of asthma. Allergens such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites can set off asthma; air pollutants, exercise, certain medicines like aspirin, beta blockers, smoking and gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), cold and humid weather can cause asthma.

How do I know I have asthma?

Characteristic symptoms that point towards asthma include episodes of cough, chest wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Allergies could be a symptom. Spirometry and peak flow meter test aid diagnosis.

What Is an Asthma Attack?

An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptomscaused by the tightening of muscles around your airways (bronchospasm). During the asthma attack, the lining of the airways also becomes swollen or inflamed and thicker mucus -- more than normal -- is produced. All of these factors -- bronchospasm, inflammation, and mucus production -- cause symptoms of an asthma attack such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty performing normal daily activities. Other symptoms of an asthma attack may include:

• Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out
• Coughing that won't stop
• Very rapid breathing
• Chest tightness or pressure
• Tightened neck and chest muscles, called retractions
• Difficulty talking
• Feelings of anxiety or panic
• Pale, sweaty face
• Blue lips or fingernails

 Homeopathic Medicines for Asthma

• Arsenic Album – One of the top grade Homeopathic medicines for asthma

  Arsenic Album is one of the top grade Homeopathic medicines for asthma. The symptoms indicative of use Arsenic Album are suffocative cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma that gets worse around midnight is also treated well with this medicine. Another important guiding feature for using Arsenic Album is asthma that alternatives with skin rash or eczema.

  Spongia Tosta – Wonderful Homeopathic medicine for asthma with dry cough

  Spongia Tosta is a wonderful Homeopathic medicine for asthma with dry cough. The cough in this case can be deep, barking, hacking type. The cough is attended with extreme dryness of all the air passages. Along with dry cough, whistling from the chest on inspiration is noted. Respiration is also difficult. In most cases, warm drinks bring relief from the cough.

  Antimonium Tartaricum – Excellent among Homeopathic medicines for asthma with excessive, rattling cough

  Antimonium Tartaricum is an excellent Homeopathic medicine for asthma with excessive, rattling cough. The cough is loose, rattling and the lungs feel full of mucus. Mucus from the lungs is raised with much difficulty. Respiration is rapid and difficult. Excessive suffocation is observed. The suffocation worsens on lying down, with a need to sit up.

  Ipecac and Sambucus Nigra – Best Homeopathic medicines for asthma in children

  Ipecac and Sambucus Nigra are wonderful Homeopathic medicines for treating asthma in children. Ipecac works well when there is excessive cough with mucus rales in chest. The cough is accompanied by suffocation, shortness of breath and gasping for air. The child may become blue and stiff during the asthma attack. Homeopathic medicine Sambucus Nigra is indicated for night asthma episodes in children. A child in need of Sambucus Nigra wakes up suddenly at night, with cough and suffocation.

  Dulcamara and Natrum Sulphuricum – Top Homeopathic medicines for asthma triggered in damp weather

  Dulcamara and Natrum Sulphuricum are very useful Homeopathic medicines for asthma in damp weather. Among them, Dulcamara is the best prescription for loose, rattling asthmatic cough in damp weather where the person has to cough a long time to expel phlegm. Natrum Sulphuricum is the most helpful Homeopathic medicine where cough with thick, ropy, green phlegm is present. Natrum Sulphuricum also works well where the asthma worsens around 4 am and 5 am. Natrum Sulphuricum is also among the top grade Homeopathic medicines for treating asthma in children.

  Nux Vomica – Well indicated Homeopathic medicines for asthma in winter

  Nux Vomica is a prominent Homeopathic medicine for asthma in winter. Cough with wheezing and oppressed breathing arise in cold weather. The cough may be prominently dry in the evening and night time, but loose with expectoration during the day. Suffocative asthma attacks after midnight are also best treated with Nux Vomica. Nux Vomica is also of great help in gastric asthma.

  Blatta Orientalis and Bromium – Significant Homeopathic medicines for asthma triggered by dust exposure

  Both Blatta Orientalis and Bromium are significant Homeopathic medicines for asthma triggered by exposure to dust. Blatta Orientalis is prescribed for cough with difficult respiration and pus-like mucus. Homeopathic medicine Bromium is selected when there is cough with rattling of mucus, suffocation and difficulty in breathing after exposure to dust.

  Carbo Veg and Senega – Top rated Homeopathic medicines for asthma in elderly

  Carbo Veg and Senega show the most amazing results in asthma in aged people. Carbo Veg is prescribed in case of cough with burning pain in the chest. Expectoration is present in the morning. The phlegm is mainly yellow or pus-like and has sour, salty or putrid taste. The cough gets worse in the evening. There is frequent need to take deep breaths. Wheezing and rattling of mucus are also prominent. Carbo Vg is also the medicine to use where the cough worsens as one goes from a warm place to a cold place. It is also the medicine to go to for treating asthma that worsens with acidity or flatulency.  Homeopathic medicine Senega is considered where there is difficulty in raising mucus from the chest. The mucus is tough and profuse. Oppression, weight and soreness are felt in the chest.

  Drosera Rotundifolia and Coccus Cacti – Homeopathic medicines for cough variant asthma

  Homeopathic medicines Drosera Rotundifolia and Coccus Cacti gives wonderful results in cough variant asthma. The features guiding use of Drosera Rotundifolia are dry and highly irritating cough. The paroxysms of cough follow each other rapidly. Talking may worsen the cough. Rough, scraping sensation in the throat may attend. Drosera Rotundifolia is also the Homeopathic medicine to prescribe for nocturnal cough. Homeopathic medicine Coccus Cacti is indicated where cough with much suffocation and strangling sensation in the throat predominates. Coccus Cacti also works well for spasmodic cough that ends in vomiting.

  Aconite Napellus – Recognised Homeopathic medicine for asthma that worsens with cold air

  For asthma that worsens with cold air, Aconite Napellus is an excellent Homeopathic medicine. Coughing starts soon after exposure to cold air, with whistling sound in the chest. Whistling is mainly present during inspiration. Shortness of breath and chest oppression is also felt.

  Lobelia Inflata – Useful Homeopathic medicine for asthma in smokers

  Lobelia Inflata is a very useful Homeopathic medicine for treating asthma in smokers. The person needing Lobelia Inflata has difficult, short respiration with cough. He complains of oppressed feeling in the chest. He feels like there’s a lump in the throat. Few persons who need Homeopathic medicine Lobelia Inflata also complain of a burning sensation in the chest.

  Which are the best Homeopathic medicines for asthma?

  The list is long, but topmost on this list of Homeopathic medicines for asthma are Arsenic Album, Spongia Tosta and Antimonium Tartaricum. Arsenic Album is the best prescription where classic symptoms of cough, dyspnea and wheezing in the chest are present. Spongia Tosta is most effective for asthma with dry cough. Homeopathic medicine Antimonium Tartaricum is well indicated for asthma with intensely rattling cough.

  For asthma in children, which Homeopathic medicines would you prescribe?

  The most suitable Homeopathic medicines for asthma in children are Natrum Sulph, Sambucus Nigra and Ipecac. Natrum Sulph is the top medicine for treating asthma in children constitutionally. Sambucus Nigra best covers asthma attacks during the night. Ipecac works wonders on excessive rattling cough with chest wheezing in children. Spasmodic cough ending in vomiting is also best treated with Homeopathic medicine Ipecac.

  I get asthma in damp, humid weather. Which Homeopathic medicines should I take?

  Asthma attacks that get triggered in damp, humid weather can be treated well with Homeopathic medicines Dulcamara and Natrum Sulphuricum.

  For asthma attacks during winter, which Homeopathic medicines do you suggest?

  For asthma attacks during the winter, Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica aids fast recovery.

  Inhaling dust triggers off my asthma, can Homeopathy help?

  Homeopathic medicines Blatta Orientalis and Bromium are of great help in calming and treating asthma attacks triggered by dust.

  Which Homeopathic medicines would you suggest for asthma in elderly?

  Prominently indicated Homeopathic medicines for asthma in the elderly are Carbo Veg and Senega. Carbo Veg is helpful where asthma includes cough with rattling and wheezing sounds in the chest. Blue skin may also attend. In case of asthma with cough that shows difficulty in raising tough mucus from the chest as the major symptom, Homeopathic medicine Senega is the best course of treatment.

  I have allergic asthma, can Homeopathy help?

  Yes, Homeopathy can effectively treat allergic asthma. The best suited Homeopathic prescription for treating allergic asthma is selected after a detailed study of the case details and varies from person to person.

  Is there a solution for cough variant asthma in Homeopathy?

  Yes, Homeopathic medicines offer very effective cure for cough variant asthma. Drosera Rotundifolia and Coccus Cacti are top rated in this category.

  Is there a Homeopathic cure for asthma triggered by cold air?

  Homeopathic medicine Aconitum Napellus is the most useful for asthma triggered by exposure to cold air. It has shown effective recoveries in such cases.

  I have asthma and skin rash. Which Homeopathic medicines can cure my condition?

  Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is a good choice of medicine for asthma with skin rash. In such cases, asthma may be present together with asthma or they may alternate.

  In case of exercise induced asthma, can Homeopathy offer relief?

  Arnica and Coca are two well recognized Homeopathic medicines for asthma triggered by exercise. They have shown remarkable results in such cases.

  Can Homeopathy help asthma in smokers as well?

  Yes, Homeopathic medicines can help treat asthma in smokers. Lobelia Inflata and Arsenic Album are two top rated Homeopathic medicines in this category.

  What would you prescribe for asthma with gastric complaints?

  The most well indicated Homeopathic medicines for asthma with gastric complaints are Nux Vomica and Carbo Veg. In my clinical practice, I have seen them effect the most amazing recoveries.

  Where asthma shows up at night, which Homeopathic medicines will work?

  Asthma at night can be treated well with Homeopathic medicines Grindelia, Arsenic Album and Sambucus Nigra.