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Asthma (Az-muh) affects all age groups and walks of life. Some races may be predisposed as compared to others; however asthmatic patients happen to exist globally with an alarming increase each year. |
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With an increase in pollution levels and exposure to artificial foods & chemicals our body’s immune response ought to breakdown at some point. This allergic response manifests in the form of respiratory ailments or skin allergies. Very often this immune malfunction may cause certain skin conditions (atopic dermatitis) which alternate with asthma symptoms |
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Most asthmatics opt for the conventional line of treatment which includes bronchodilators and steroids. They work wonderfully in acute conditions and when immediate relief is expected. Though helpful, individuals overtime realize that they work only at the level of relieving symptoms and preventing them temporarily. They do not help the body improve its response to allergens (irritants) or simply fail to improve the faulty immune mechanism. |
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Understanding the true means of achieving long-term asthma-relief:
Asthma cannot be cured nor can long-term relief achieved by medicines which only help in relieving bronchospasms (constriction of air passages or bronchioles), temporarily. Treatments capable of curing and offering long-term relief (such as Homeopathy) address the underlining causes of this ailment which are: poor resistance to allergens, lowered immunity, genetic predisposition, recurrent infections & colds etc. Homeopathic medicines help by improving our body’s natural (immune) responses guiding the body back to a healthy state, naturally. |
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Percentage of patients benefitted after the mentioned duration of treatment: |
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Benefit or scope of improvement: Patients treated will usually experience a reduction in the intensity and frequency of the symptoms as well as tolerance to factors such as pollen, dust etc which trigger asthma attack. (Note: Extent and nature of benefits of treatment varies among individuals and has been gathered from patients themselves & past clinical records) |
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Asthma occurs when the small bronchial air passages in the lungs become inflamed, partially obstructed with phlegm, or tightened due to spasm of the muscle surrounding them. The clinical Hallmark is wheezing and difficulty in breathing.. |
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| Asthma & Children |
Babies in their first year of life are prone to the characteristic wheezing sound due to their small air passages. As they grow older the air passages enlarge and the wheezing stops. However 50% of new cases of asthma occur in children below 10 years of age. It is therefore advisable not to overlook your child’s condition, as it could lead to a build-up of a chronic, severe illness. |
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| Asthma & Eczema |
Asthma in certain individuals may be associated or may alternate with inflammation of the skin e.g. eczema or atopic dermatitis. |
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Characteristic wheezing sound in relation to breathing in and out |
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Cough and difficulty in breathing |
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Tachycardia or fast pulse |
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Nocturnal attacks |
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Nocturnal cough may be the only symptom |
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Indrawn lower vertebra on inspiration may be prominent |
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Commonly recommended treatments help only in palliating the asthma attacks and help as long as you take them. Your body does not strengthen its responses to allergens thereby making you dependant on those medicines for a lifetime. They are: |
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| Quick Relief or Beta 2 Antagonist: |
They help in opening up the airways and recommended in acute attacks when immediate relief is expected. E.g. Albuterol |
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| Long-Acting Beta 2 Antagonist: |
These drugs take longer to relieve an attack. Their benefits may last up to 12 hours and are usually recommended to be taken once or twice daily to prevent further attacks. |
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| Common side effects of beta 2-agonists are: Nervousness, hyperactivity and tachycardia (increased heart rate) |
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Anticholinergic Drugs |
A bronchodilator used to control asthma and not for quick-relief. It is available as an inhaler and a nebulizer. Throat dryness is the most common side effect. |
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Theophylline |
A bronchodilator used to control asthma and prevent asthma attacks. Usually used for severe asthma and should be taken daily. Common side effects are: Nervousness, nausea, vomiting, |
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Asthma, a condition often labeled as incurable and chronic can be cured if treated with Homeopathic medicines. Cases of recent origin and those affecting children have shown encouraging curative results and chronic, advanced cases experience noticeable reduction in the intensity and reoccurrence of the attacks. |
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If you are heavily dependant on bronchodilators or inhalers Homeopathic treatment will help you fight the precipitating factors (allergen), thereby making you less dependant on those medications. |
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Conditions such as poor resistance to climatic changes, recurrent colds / sinusitis and atopic dermatitis (skin affection) can be effectively cured during the course of the treatment. |
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How do we achieve this? |
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A holistic or a constitutional approach in which a remedy capable of influencing the following factors is prescribed: |
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Person’s family history (genetic predisposition) |
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Personal health history (sensitivity to allergens) |
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Body type (obesity and immune status) |
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Present status of all physical symptoms (intensity & frequency of the asthma attacks) |
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Any emotional aggravating factor |
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This individualistic approach helps in overall improvement of the condition and relieves any other condition associated with asthma. |
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| Children & Adult New Cases |
Chronic Cases |
General |
| Boosts immune responses, making the child less prone to recurrent infections and attacks. |
Improves the resistance, making the person less prone to recurrent respiratory ailments. |
No side effects |
| Complete cure possible when treated early, before the disease progresses significantly. |
Helps in reducing frequency and intensity of attacks. A disease-free period (cure) is achievable
in a significant number. |
No contraindications |
| Homeopathic medicines are very palatable and easy to administer. |
Improves tolerance to climatic variations that aggravate asthma. |
Ideal for all age groups |
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Asthma has no cure
Conventional treatments (bronchodilators etc) do not cure asthma and only offer temporary relief. As homeopathy addresses the root cause of asthma (poor resistance, allergens etc) most cases of mild to moderate asthma can be cured, and the frequency and intensity of attacks in chronic/severe cases significantly reduced. Most individuals experience a drastic reduction in the frequency of attacks while making your daily chores less challenging.
What are the early signs of asthma?
In a child or teenager the early signs may present as: |
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Persistent, nocturnal cough and/or mild short-winded during exercise |
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Sensitivity to allergens causing allergic cough or shortness of breath |
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Mild wheeze due to constriction of air passages with mild expectoration |
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The above symptoms in a child with a positive family history of asthma, allergies and eczema could make the diagnosis easier and the likelihood of the condition progressing to asthma. |
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What is the right time to start HRD’s treatment for asthma?
It is never too late to start the treatment as early signs of asthma in children as well as advanced cases benefit on the long run. Though the rate of cure is higher if treated early; chronic sufferers can significantly lower the frequency and intensity of attacks. Their dependence on inhalers can be minimized and their tolerance to allergens significantly improved.
Is HRD’s Homeopathic treatment safe for children?
Absolutely! More than 70% of asthma patients visiting the centres are children (2 to 15 years of age). Since there aren’t any side effects, the homeopathic treatment prescribed is unanimously preferred by parents over conventional medicines.
What can I expect from the treatment?
Our initial approach to asthma is to offer immediate relief as well as improve tolerance to precipitating factors, such as allergens. Over 80% of children and adult cases noticed reduced intensity and frequency of persistent cough, rhinitis, sneezing and shortness of breath. Of these, over 85 % of the cases experienced reduction in the frequency of attacks after 6-8 months of treatment.
Will my allergies reduce after treatment?
Your tolerance to allergens and precipitating factors does reduce significantly, thereby promising a better long-term prognosis.
Will I be allowed to continue inhalers/pumps for immediate relief?
The homeopathic medicines prescribed do take a few weeks to act. As a result, we only recommend inhalers when the symptoms of asthma are unbearable. Most individuals have the habit of using bronchodilators when the initial symptoms of breathlessness develop or before an event in order to prevent an attack. We are strongly against this as you are preventing your lungs from responding naturally to stimuli and improve its response over time. As homeopathic treatment progresses the dependence on inhalers does automatically reduce. |
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