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| Asthma |
1. Introduction
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in which the bronchial tubes become narrow, swollen, and produce excess mucus. This makes breathing difficult and triggers symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. Asthma affects both children and adults and can worsen due to allergens, infections, or environmental factors.
2. Definition
Asthma is a chronic reversible obstructive airway disease characterized by:
Airway inflammation
Bronchial hyper-responsiveness
Reversible airway obstruction
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| Causes of Asthma |
3. Causes of Asthma
Asthma develops due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Internal (Genetic) Causes
Family history of asthma or allergies
Overactive immune response
Atopy (tendency to develop allergic diseases)
External (Environmental) Causes
Allergens
Dust mites
Pollens
Animal dander
Mold
Irritants
Smoke (tobacco, pollution)
Strong perfumes
Chemical fumes
Weather changes
Respiratory infections
Exercise (exercise-induced asthma)
Stress or emotional factors
Cold air exposure
4. Pathophysiology (How Asthma Develops)
Allergen/Irritant enters the airway
Immune system overreacts
Inflammation and narrowing of bronchi
Excess mucus production
Difficulty in airflow → Symptoms appear
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| Symptomes of Asthma |
5. Symptoms of Asthma
Major Symptoms
Wheezing (high-pitch whistling sound)
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Recurrent coughing (worse at night or early morning)
Additional Symptoms
Difficulty in talking
Feeling tired after mild activity
Rapid breathing
Feeling of suffocation
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| When Asthma Attack |
6. Types of Asthma
Allergic (Extrinsic) Asthma – triggered by allergens
Non-Allergic (Intrinsic) Asthma – triggered by infections, emotions, smoke
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Occupational Asthma (workplace irritants)
Nocturnal Asthma (worse at night)
Drug-Induced Asthma (Aspirin, NSAIDs)
7. Diagnosis
Clinical symptoms
Lung function tests (Spirometry)
Peak Flow Monitoring
Allergen testing
Chest X-ray (to rule out other diseases)
8. Complications
If not controlled, asthma can cause:
Frequent hospitalization
Airway remodeling (permanent narrowing)
Respiratory failure
Decreased quality of life
9. Prevention Tips
Avoid known allergens
Keep environment dust-free
Avoid smoking and pollution
Use mask in cold air
Regular breathing exercises (Pranayama)
Maintain good immunity
Follow prescribed treatment regularly
10. Prognosis
With proper management, most asthma patients live a normal, active life. However, uncontrolled asthma can become life-threatening.
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| Homeopathic Medicine |
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Paroxysmal dyspnea accompanied by wheezing caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucus membrane.
Aralia Racemosa Q: Asthma on lying down at night with spasmodic cough; worse after sleep, with tickling throat.
Aspidosperma quebracho Q: Cardiac asthma. “want of breath during extertion” is the guiding symptom.
Blatta orientalis Q: Cough with dyspnea in bronchitis and phthisis. Much pus like mucus. Acts best in stout and corpulent subject of malarial origin.
Caladium seguinum Q: Catarrhal asthma. Asthma alternates with itching.
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Eriodictyon californicum Q: Bronchial phthisis, with night sweat and emaciation. Asthma with coryza and mucus secretion.
Euphorbia pilulifera Q: Humid asthma, cardiac dyspnea, hay fever and bronchitis.
Grindelia robusta Q: Wheezing and oppression patient. Foamy mucus very difficult to detach. Cannot breathe lying down.
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Passiflora incarnate Q: Take 1 dram as one dose in paroxysm.
Senega Q: Thorax feels too narrow. Difficult raising of profuse mucus in the aged.
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