ASTHMA TAKES AWAY YOUR BREATH AND HOMEOPATHY BRINGS IT BACK

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” These moments can include a sight of a great gigantic mountain, a sunrise or can be the beautiful blue sea. What if the reason behind you losing your breath is literally you not able to breathe? Disappointing isn’t it?

This can be true for the people suffering from Asthma. Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs and results in inflammation of the airways leading to excessive mucus formation. The swelling and clogging makes it difficult for the air to move freely that increases difficulty in breathing. Asthma is characterized by wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing.

Asthma Symptoms:

1. Constant coughing throughout the night
2. Wheezing and whistling sounds that are audible while exhaling
3. Shortness of breath or rapid breathing while or after exercise
4. Repeated respiratory infections like bronchitis
5. Excessive fatigue or troubled sleep
6. Chest congestion

Causes Of Asthma:

1. Genetics/family history:

A parent can pass asthma to their child. Children having a family history of asthma or any allergic disease are at risk of developing asthma. It increases the risk by 50%.

2. Pregnancy:

Children having low birth weight or those who are born prematurely with certain complications are also at risk for developing asthma.

3. Allergies:

People with allergic tendencies like allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis are more prone to suffer from asthma.

4. Stress:

People who undergo stress have high chances of asthma attacks and might experience shortness of breath, anxiety and sometimes even panic attacks.

5. Obesity:

Obesity results in more abdominal fat on the lungs leading to packed air passages. This makes it difficult to breathe resulting in asthmatic symptoms.

Also read: Risk factors for an asthma attack

Some Tips To Manage Asthma In Children Include:

1. Reduce exposure to allergens such as dust and pollens.
2. Keep pets away from the child if he/she is allergic to pet fur.
3. Wash the bedding in hot water at least once a week. Remove floor carpets from home and avoid using too many stuffed toys during play. This can also help minimize allergies.
4. Excessive or vigorous exercise should be avoided.

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5. Avoid or eliminate exposure to passive smoking.

Asthma And Homeopathy:

Asthma is like any other ailment that can be treated with homeopathy at various levels. Homeopathy ideally is prescribed after thorough examination of each patient’s unique case history, his/her symptoms and causes. This enables asthma treatment from the roots and prevents it from recurring without any side-effects.

Homeopathy uses the concept of "like cures like," which means that the remedy consists of substances that are diluted in small portions. It follows the principle of higher the dilution and lower the dose, stronger is the homeopathic medicine.

Homeopathy also reduces the frequency and intensity of the attacks by moderating the immune system.