Case Studies

Sep 10, 2009

This 15-year-old boy had lost interest in life due to asthma - Homeopathy helped him breathe easy again

After shifting from Delhi to Mumbai, 15-year-old Shantanu Mukherjee (name changed) gradually developed an asthmatic state. 6 years before he saw us, his complaints had started with an allergic cold and cough. Later he developed breathlessness for which he was taken to the local physician who put him on inhalers.

Over the previous 4 years before consulting Dr. Batra's, Shantanu would require inhalers more and more frequently and in spite of this, he would never be free from complaints. The physician shifted him from non-steroidal to steroidal inhalers but even that gave him only temporary relief. If he would not take inhaler or medication for even 2 days, he would develop weakness of the whole body with trembling.

Shantanu's complaints would be worse from change of weather, monsoon, dust, pollution, perfumes and fumes. There was nothing in particular which would give him relief from complaints. His general functions like appetite, thirst, stool and urination were all normal.

On enquiring about his nature, he stated that he had lost interest in life and was completely frustrated due to his illness. He had even quit school in sixth standard since he couldn't concentrate on studies. He would repeatedly fall sick every 2 to 3 days and would not be able to attend his class. In spite of trying all sorts of treatments, there was not much relief in his condition. He had this fear as to what would happen if someday he does not have medicine and he gets an attack. It once happened so that he got an attack when he was without the inhaler and he banged his head against the wall in anger about this situation.

There was no history of asthma or any other illness in his family. His health had also been good since childhood with no other illness apart from the asthma.

After evaluating his detailed history, the treating physician at Dr. Batra's prescribed him his constitutional remedy. Within 6 months of starting treatment, he was able to taper down the dosage of inhalers. Shantanu could survive the monsoon without much discomfort and was feeling healthy in general. His treatment was continued on similar lines and he continued to improve steadily. About one year down the line, he would get mild attacks once a month unlike daily episodes that he had earlier. He would require inhaler only once in 3-4 days now. He was asked to continue treatment to get further relief and reduce his dependency on inhalers. Today, Shantanu is back to his studies and is leading a normal, healthy life. His parents are pleased about their decision to bring him to Dr. Batra's for treatment of his asthma.

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