Occupational Asthma
Asthma Mansoor Ali•Gender: Male•Age: 40 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Wheezing and shortness of breath during work shifts
- Dry cough with sticky, difficult expectoration
- Chest heaviness and fatigue
- Symptoms resolving partially during weekends
Clinical Assessment
A 40-year-old Malayali expatriate construction supervisor working in Dubai, UAE. Developed severe asthma due to cement dust and sand inhalation. Used rescue inhalers 3-4 times daily at site. Desired a homeopathic solution to continue working.
Diagnostic Investigations: PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow) monitoring showing significant drop in flow rates during workdays compared to weekends.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Silicea was chosen to clear inhaled particulate matter from the respiratory tissues, while Kali Bichromicum helped liquefy and expel the tough, stringy mucus.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Silicea and Kali Bichromicum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Wear industrial-grade N95 masks at work; perform daily saline nasal rinses; drink plenty of warm water.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 9 months- Breathlessness at site reduced significantly in 4 weeks
- Rescue inhaler dependency reduced to once a week by Month 3
- PEF monitoring showed stable expiratory flows throughout the week by Month 6
- No active asthma episodes reported at 9-month follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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