Cough-Variant Asthma
Asthma Anjana Ramesh•Gender: Female•Age: 45 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 5 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Persistent dry cough without expectoration
- Dry wheezing sounds in chest at night
- Cough worsening with speech or laughter
- Sensation of feather in the larynx triggering cough
Clinical Assessment
A 45-year-old high school teacher from Vatanappally presenting with cough-variant asthma for 5 years. Her cough was misdiagnosed as chronic bronchitis, leading to multiple futile courses of antibiotics and cough syrups.
Diagnostic Investigations: Spirometry showing bronchial hyper-responsiveness; normal chest X-ray.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Drosera was selected for spasmodic, tickling cough triggered by vocal strain, while Phosphorus addressed the chest tightness and cold-air sensitivity.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Drosara Rotundifolia and Phosphorus
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Rest voice between classes; sip warm water during teaching; avoid dust exposure.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 1 year- Cough frequency reduced by 50% within 3 weeks
- Nocturnal wheezing fully resolved by Month 2
- Able to teach 4 hours daily without coughing episodes after 4 months
- Fully cured with normal spirometry at 1-year follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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