Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is caused by inflammation around the airways, which causes difficulty in breathing. Mrs. A.R., sixty-eight-year-old retired clerical government staff, along with her husband, visited the Life Force Homeopathy Thane branch on 04.07.24 (Patient ID 54933) to seek treatment for chronic asthma, from which she had suffered for six years. Intensity […]
Homeopathy Significantly Reduced Six-Year Chronic Asthma Symptoms and Inhaler Use
Mrs. A.R., a 68-year-old with six years of chronic asthma and multiple health issues, experienced frequent dry cough, wheezing, breathlessness, and disrupted sleep. Under Life Force Homeopathy, she received personalized treatment including Kali Carbonicum and lifestyle guidance. Over several months, her symptoms steadily improved, inhaler dependence reduced, and overall quality of life enhanced, demonstrating homeopathy’s potential in long-term asthma management.
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Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is caused by inflammation around the airways, which causes difficulty in breathing. Mrs. A.R., sixty-eight-year-old retired clerical government staff, along with her husband, visited the Life Force Homeopathy Thane branch on 04.07.24 (Patient ID 54933) to seek treatment for chronic asthma, from which she had suffered for six years. Intensity gradually increased for 2 years; recent 10-day episodes were more.
After COVID-19 infection intensity had increased, symptoms were of dry cough around 5 to 8 continuous bouts, and her sleep would get disturbed due to coughing. Dry cough was worse when sleeping on the right side, at night, when exposed to cold air, and better by drinking warm water. Had sneezing in 3 to 6 continuous bouts, a total of 20 to 25 episodes, which were more at night along with the pain in the right nostril. She had wheezing at night with breathlessness, more difficulty in inspiration, difficulty in lying down, and exertional dyspnea.
Heaviness in the chest at night and gets easily exhausted. For six years, taking
- Foracort inhaler MDI (formoterol fumarate 6 mg,
- budesonide 400 1 OD daily for 1 year,
- tablet Bilayer co pulmoclear (ambroxol acefyllinate 100 mg
- acetylcysteine 600 mg) 1 tab BD since 10 days.
Associate Disease
1) GERD for 6 years, had burning in the throat with a dry cough half an hour after eating food along with constipation with hard stool requiring straining, passing once. She was stable with Tab Omez D 1 tab BD & Syp Insta Raft (Calcium Carbonate) 1 tsp TDS.
2) Underactive thyroid since 25 years, Tab Eltroxin 100 mcg, 1 tablet OD
3) Cardiomyopathy since 2012; Angioplasty done was on cap. Dilzem CD ER 90 mg (diltiazem 90 ng) 1 OD since 1 year Tab aztolet (atorvastatin 10 mg, clopidogrel 75 mg) 1 OD since 1 year.
4) Diabetes since 25 years stable with injection Mixtard-50 HM penfill 40 IU 14-14- subcutaneous since 1 year Tab zoryl M T (glimepiride 4 mg, metformin hydrochloride 500 mg, 1 tab OD since 1 year) and Tab zoryl 2 mg (glimepiride 2 mg, 1 tab OD since 1 year).
Family History
Mother had asthma, father had a recurrent cough, and sister had cancer.
Physical Generals
She was thin and tall, had less appetite, thirst was less (drinks 1.5 liters/day), thermals were chilly, and a hysterectomy was done. She does yoga, mainly breathing daily, and follows a diet.
At Life Force Homeopathy
A detailed case history was taken on call at Life Force Homeopathy, and the case was studied in-depth by Dr. Rajesh Shah. After evaluating the case, Dr. Shah prescribed Kali Carbonicum 30. Blood investigations were carried out, and dietary recommendations were provided. Follow-ups were taken regularly.
Follow-Ups
16/08/24 The first follow-up reported 30% better; the intensity of dry cough had reduced, sneezing bouts were less, and the patient was taking Foracort inhaler MDI (moterol fumarate 6 mg budesonide) 400 1 OD daily.
28/09/24 Second follow-up improvement noticed, fewer episodes of dry cough at night with mild breathlessness, frequency reduced from 1 to 2 days/week, so reduced foracort inhaler took twice/week.
07/11/24 The third follow-up is better in frequency and intensity; a dry cough was reported at night with mild breathlessness 1 to 2 days/month, reduced for a Foracort inhaler taken once a week.
18/12/24 The fourth follow-up patient had significantly improved; dry cough is much better, breathlessness improved, sneezing significantly improved, wheezing and heaviness in the chest is much better, and reduced foracort inhaler takes once/month. The patient is remarkably better and continuing Life Force Homeopathy medication.
Conclusion
Overall, the Life Force homeopathic treatment provided Mrs. A.R. with significant relief and a substantial improvement in her quality of life, effectively managing a long-standing chronic asthmatic condition. This case exemplifies the potential of Life Force homeopathic treatment in managing asthma by reducing the frequency and intensity of the symptoms, thereby reducing the use of inhalers and other bronchodilators.
