Asthma(Bronchial Asthma)
The inflammation of bronchial tract due to congestion by cough
or due to some to allergen and allergic condition,increase in the percentage of eosinophilia,
etc,are the pathological conditions.Constant breathing trouble,dyspnoea,dry cough with wheezing
sound are chief complaints of bronchial asthma.
Symptoms/Problems |
Remedy |
Frequency(Doses) |
| Dyspnoea aggravates during winter,worse from exposure to dust,change of weather,cold drinks,exertion,inhaling smoke and in the morning.Hoarseness of voice.Cough with pain in the chest |
Cassia sophera Q or 30 |
4 hourly |
| Dry cough;worse rest;dyspnoea at 4 P.M |
Penicillinum 200 |
4 hourly |
| During acute attack;when there is anxiety,fear and dyspnoea |
Aconite.Q and Ipecac.Q |
1/2 hourly,5-10 drops alternatively |
| In children with spasm,secretion of mucous and infection(as an intercurrent remedy) |
Bacillinum 1M |
fortnightly(6) |
| In adults with spasm,secretion of mucous and infection(as an intercurrent remedy) |
Tub-koch.1M |
fortnightly(6) |
| In sycotic patients;worse during daytime;better knee-chest position and sea side |
Medorrhinum 200 or 1M |
fortnightly(3) |
| For patients coming for homoeopathic treatment after taking steroids etc,bad affects of chilly patient |
Thuja 200 or 1M |
weekly(3) |
| For chilly patient;worse after taking cold drinks or being angry;anxiety,restlessness and unquenchable thirst |
Arsenic alb.30 |
2 hourly |
| In children with history of worms |
Cina 10M or 50M |
weekly(3) |
| Bronchial asthma with high eosinophil count;thyroid disturbance |
Thyroidin.1M |
weekly(3) |
| Better while lying on the back with arms and legs spread apart |
Psorinum 200 oe 1M |
weekly(3) |
| Worse on falling asleep and after sleep,worse after taking sour food or vinegar,etc |
Lachesis 30 or 200 |
3 hourly(3) |
| Excessive dyspnoea,cough and much mucous secretion,emphysema |
Antim ars.6 or 30 |
3 hourly(6) |
| Dyspnoea in the middle of night and early morning;wants windows open |
Sulphur 200 or 1M |
weekly(3) |
| Respiratory trouble due to foundry or traffic pollution |
Acid sulphurosum 30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Patient cannot breath properly only while standing |
Cannabis sativa 200 or 1M |
4 hourly(6) |
| Asthma of stone cutters,silk/cotton mill workers(should be used with great care) |
Silicea 30 or 200 |
4 hourly(S.O.S) |
| Smell of flowers causes asthma |
Ailanthus-g.30 |
4 hourly |
| Desires fanning during acute attack though body may be cold |
Carbo-veg.30 |
1/2 hourly |
| Difficult and hurried breathing;feels as if every breath is last;loss of thirst |
Apis mel.30 |
4 hourly |
| Attacks during rainy season and dampness with loosening of bowels at each attack |
Natrum sulph.6 or 30 |
4 hourly |
| Due to nervousness;spasm and constriction of chest;better drinking water |
Cuprum met.30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Due to anger;suffocative tightness of chest |
Chamomilla 200 or 1M |
4 hourly |
| Worse in dry,cold weather and better in damp weather |
Hepar sulph 30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Patient cannot breath properly while lying in bed |
Grindelia.Q and Blatta or.Q |
2 hourly,5-10 drops alternatively |
| Asthma worse at night,when well selected remedies fail |
Syphilinum 1M |
weekly(3) |
| Due to suppressed emotions;grief(psychosomatic);little expectoration;worse inhaling smoke |
Ignatia 1M or 10M |
4 hourly(3) |
| Amelioration while passing stools;worse inhaling dust |
Pothos foe.6 or 30 |
4 hourly |
| Difficulty in getting air into the lungs,better at sea;worse after coming on land;asthma of seafaring man |
Bromimum 30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Want of breath on least motion; to stimulate respiratory centers to increase oxygen on the blood |
Aspidosperma Q |
2 hourly,5 -1 10 drops |
| Due to strong odours;of gastric origin;dyspnoea and constriction of chest |
Sanguinaria 30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Collapse due to acute attack;paralysis of lungs;cyanosis |
Acid-hydro.30 or 200 |
1/2 hourly(3) |
| Catarrhal asthma;desire for open air;uterine disorders |
Sabina 30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Dry,splenic asthma;dyspnoea and stiches in chest |
Scilla mar.30 |
4 hourly |
| Hysterical asthma;cough;worse warmth of bed |
Nux moch.30 or 200 |
4 hourly |
| Nervous,spasmodic asthma;chocking on falling asleep |
Valeriana Q or 30 |
4 hourly |