Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Asthma Rahul Krishna•Gender: Male•Age: 16 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Severe chest tightness 5-10 minutes into running
- Dry hacking cough during workouts
- Rapid shallow breathing
- Post-exercise fatigue and recovery delay
Clinical Assessment
A 16-year-old state-level runner from Thrissur presenting with exercise-induced asthma. The condition threatened his athletic career as he required salbutamol puffers before every race. Worsened by breathing dry cold morning air during training.
Diagnostic Investigations: Exercise challenge test showing a 22% drop in FEV1 post-exercise.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Carbo Vegetabilis was chosen for air hunger with fatigue and gasping for breath, while Arsenicum Album stabilized the hyper-reactive bronchioles.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Carbo Vegetabilis and Arsenicum Album
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Perform a thorough 15-minute warm-up before intense running; breathe through the nose as much as possible; wear a light neck wrap on cold mornings.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 10 months- Workout chest tightness reduced in intensity within 1 month
- Able to complete training sessions without rescue inhaler by Month 3
- FEV1 drop post-exercise challenge test was only 8% (normal) at Month 6
- Achieved peak athletic performance with no asthma symptoms at 10 months
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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