Chronic Bronchial Asthma
Asthma Suresh Kumar•Gender: Male•Age: 54 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 30 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Severe dyspnea triggered by cold air and dust
- Wheezing and suffocative cough, worse 1 AM to 3 AM
- Persistent chest tightness
- Extreme anxiety during asthmatic flare-ups
Clinical Assessment
Three-decade history of asthma, dependent on daily bronchodilator inhalers and frequent courses of oral steroids during monsoons.
Diagnostic Investigations: Spirometry (PFT) showing pre-bronchodilator FEV1 at 52% of predicted value, indicating severe obstructive airway disease.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Deep-acting remedies Natrum Sulphuricum and Arsenicum Album to target damp-weather susceptibility and chronic bronchial hyper-reactivity.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Strict avoidance of fermented foods, curd, and cold water; regular morning practice of light Pranayama breathing exercises.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 12 months- Complete cessation of steroid and bronchodilator inhaler dependency
- Spirometry FEV1 improved from 52% to 74% of predicted value
- No asthma attacks or wheezing episodes during monsoon
- Significant increase in daily exercise tolerance
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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