Pediatric asthma managed successfully without inhalers using homeopathy

Ms. T.S. (Patient ID: 54409), a 10-year-old school-going child, was consulted at Life Force in April 2024 with complaints of recurrent episodes of asthmatic bronchitis. Her condition had been ongoing since 2022 and had progressively worsened over time. Initially, she experienced episodes once in 2–3 months, but by the time of consultation, she was facing 1–2 episodes per month, each lasting for over a week. Her symptoms included a persistent dry cough in small bouts, severe sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, and episodes of wheezing with breathing difficulty. These episodes were particularly aggravated by exposure to dust, changes in weather, consumption of cold food and drinks, and nighttime or lying down.

She was dependent on conventional medications, including inhalers and nebulization with Asthalin respules, used frequently (4–5 times) during each episode. Despite this, the duration and severity of the illness remained unaltered, indicating a poor response to standard treatment modalities. Sneezing occurred in constant bouts, especially in the early morning or after bathing, often accompanied by complete nasal obstruction.

Beyond the physical complaints, the case was studied in detail to understand her constitution. She had a mixed diet, with a marked craving for sweets, pizza, pasta, and fried foods, and an aversion to vegetables and eggs. She exhibited a hot thermal profile with low thirst and average perspiration. Her bowel and urinary habits were normal, and she enjoyed sound sleep, usually lying on her back.

Emotionally, T.S. was a mature and expressive child, calm and composed in general but quite sensitive to criticism. She was described as extroverted, with strong verbal expression and excellent grasping power. There was a history of anxiety during early childhood, particularly during her transition to school, where she had difficulty adapting to her teacher and even had episodes of soiling due to stress. She shared a deep emotional bond with her father, who resides abroad. She missed him greatly in her formative years, expressing her feelings by writing notes and sticking them on the wall. Her upbringing was otherwise supportive and happy.

There was a strong family history of allergic and metabolic conditions; her mother suffered from allergic bronchitis, while both maternal and paternal grandfathers were diabetic.

She had a history of Palmoplantar Psoriasis which was stable during the time of consultation, and a history of convulsions in 2023 after which she was taking anticonvulsant medicines daily.

After thorough case analysis and constitutional evaluation, individualized homeopathic treatment was prescribed by Dr. Rajesh Shah, tailored to address both her respiratory condition and underlying emotional sensitivities.

Follow-Ups:
1st Follow-Up – 11th June 2024:
Reported 20–30% improvement. Cough had reduced significantly. Only one episode of wheezing occurred during air travel, resolved with Montair LC. Mild sneezing episodes resolved with warm water.
2nd Follow-Up – 14th August 2024:
Condition remained stable. No cough or wheezing. Severe sneezing bouts continued < morning; started using Fluticasone nasal spray BD.
3rd Follow-Up – 12th October 2024:
Patient reported being better overall. No wheezing, dry cough, or nasal block. Sneezing episodes occurred occasionally but lasted only 5–10 minutes. Patient had stopped all conventional medication for the past 1.5 months.
4th Follow-Up – 8th December 2024:
Condition remained significantly better. Only one episode of sneezing and cough occurred due to weather change, managed with nebulisation. No other complaints.
Last Follow up was taken on 1st March 2025:
Now 75–80% better, Ms. T.S. had no major respiratory episodes in the last 3 months. Sneezing had become rare and mild. No conventional medications were being used.

Conclusion:
Ms. T.S.’s case is a compelling example of how individualized homeopathic treatment can offer long-term relief in chronic respiratory conditions like asthmatic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis. Her response to the Life Force treatment protocol was gradual but consistent, leading to significant reduction in both frequency and severity of symptoms. Importantly, the case also highlights the role of emotional history in pediatric cases and the value of addressing these components for a more holistic recovery. With no dependency on conventional medications and overall improved well-being, Ms. T.S. continues to do well under follow-up care.

- Case study is written by Dr. Mitali Singh, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)