Nocturnal Childhood Asthma
Asthma Devika Santhosh•Gender: Female•Age: 5 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Spasmodic cough waking the child at midnight
- Whistling sound (wheezing) during expiration
- Vomiting of mucus during severe coughing spells
- Cold extremities during asthma episodes
Clinical Assessment
A 5-year-old girl from coastal Vadanapilly presenting with nocturnal asthma. Aggravated by damp sea winds and night-time humidity. Her parents had to rush her to the local clinic for nebulization multiple times during monsoons.
Diagnostic Investigations: Absolute Eosinophil Count: 710 cells/mcL.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Ipecacuanha was chosen for spasmodic cough with wheezing and accumulation of mucus leading to gagging, while Natrum Sulphuricum resolved damp-weather respiratory susceptibility.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ipecacuanha and Natrum Sulphuricum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Keep bedroom dry and warm; avoid coastal wind exposure late in the evening; give warm water to drink when coughing starts.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 1 year- Nebulization emergency visits reduced to zero within 1 month
- Night cough resolved completely by Month 3
- AEC dropped to 280 cells/mcL at Month 6 checkup
- Remained healthy through the monsoon season at 12 months
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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