Freedom from Progressive and Conventionally Dependent Asthma with Homeopathy
A 33-years-old homemaker, Mrs. M.N.D. (PIN 21931) visited Life Force on 18th November 2013 for the treatment of Asthma. She was introduced to Life Force by a practicing doctor.
She presented with the suffering from asthma from the last 5-6 years. She would have an asthma episode once or twice per month lasting for around 15 days. The intensity of her episode would be from moderate to severe. She would suffer from sneezing, running nose, nose congestion, dry cough, breathlessness, and wheezing with every episode. She was suffering from an acute episode from the last 7-8 days. Her complaints would increase with the exposure to dust, change of the weather, after having cold things, by talking, and by eating some food items. She would feel better in the open air and with steam inhalation. Along with these, she would have a headache, generalized body ache, perspiration, and lachrymation from eyes.
Her recent chest X-ray was normal. Her IgE levels were high. Her pulmonary function tests were suggestive of a mild obstruction and mild restriction of lungs. She had consulted many doctors for her complaints. She would take oral and injectable conventional medicines including corticosteroids, inhalers, and anti-histamines on and off for her complaints but that would give her only temporary relief. The disease was not controlled but was progressing. She was becoming more dependent on conventional treatment. She eventually opted to start homeopathic treatment under Dr. Shah.
Her appetite was average, and she would take a mixed diet. She disliked milk. Her thirst, bowel movements, and urination were normal. She would perspire profusely. She was sensitive to the cold climate. Her menses were regular. Her sleep was disturbed due to coughing.
Her husband was working as a clerk with a transport company. They had three kids i.e. two daughters and a son. Her in-laws and parents resided at their native place.
She would get angry easily but would soon repent of her anger. She was sensitive to reprimands and would brood over the things.
There was no history of any major illness in the past and in her family.
Her case was studied in detail by Dr. Shah, and he prescribed her research-based medicines for Asthma. She was advised to gradually taper her conventional medicines under the supervision of her local doctor.
She visited Life Force on 10th February 2014 for a follow-up. Within 3 months of the treatment, her complaints were considerably better than earlier. She did not have any severe episodes in the last 2 months. She was on a low dose of conventional medicines and had completely stopped taking steroids.
With the next five months of medications, she had shown a 90% improvement. She visited on 30th July 2014 and reported that she did not have an episode of asthma from the last five months. She had stopped all conventional medications from the last two months. All her respiratory complaints were remarkably better than earlier. She continued the treatment for a full recovery.
On 8th October 2015, with immense satisfaction, she reported that her asthma was completely better. She had not suffered from any acute episodes for the last 8-9 months. She had attained complete freedom from conventional medicines for the same. She was glad that she opted for homeopathic treatment.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates that homeopathy has amazing results in long-standing and Steroid dependent cases of Asthma. With Homeopathy treatment, not only Asthmatic Attacks can be controlled but also the quality of life of the patient can be enhanced and finally the patient can be able to manage without steroids effectively.
(Written by Dr. Kruti, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah)