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BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

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Asthma is a respiratory disease which is characterized by attacks of cough, wheezing and breathlessness due to airway obstruction, inflammation and hypersensitivity.

CAUSES

Infections

Cigarette

smoking

Dust, smoke and air pollution

Inhaled

allergens

Dust mite in blankets or children’s stuffed toys

Milk, eggs, shellfish, nuts, chocolates, strawberries

 SYMPTOMS

 Dry irritating cough may precede or accompany the attacks of asthma with a whistling sound known as wheeze.

There is a sense of tightness in the chest with restlessness.

 Patient sits up and bends forward to breathe or runs to the window to relieve his  sense  of suffocation. He may become anxious with perspiration and cold extremities.

 Duration of the attack may vary from few minutes to several hours.

 The attack may terminate spontaneously or with treatment as the bronchial spasm gets less.

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MANAGEMENT

Try to find out what triggers your asthma attack:

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  • Identify the allergen and try to avoid it. For e.g. If eating non vegetarian food triggers asthma then try to avoid it, instead include fresh fruits, vegetables and soups in your diet.

  • Keep away from strong perfumes, smoke etc.

  • Keep children away from stuffed toys.

  • Perform Yoga regularly.

  • Have dinner early

  • Avoid rice for dinner

  • Have hot vegetable soups

  • Avoid junk food and food containing maida and artificial colour and flavour

  • Avoid food items that cause allergy

  • Avoid cold drinks and factors that trigger asthma

HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH

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Homeopathy is beneficial in treating asthma

The minute details of the patient are noted down, for eg, some patients prefer knee chest patient during the attack, the nature of the patient, his fears, anxieties are noted.

Detail case history session is done, then a remedy is prescribed

ROLE OF YOGA IN TREATING ASTHMA

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Yoga improves the immunity

Breathing exercises help a lot

Attacks become less and less frequent

Patient is able to lead a healthy, happy life

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