Childhood Bronchial Asthma
Asthma Aditya Varma•Gender: Male•Age: 7 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 4 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Recurrent nocturnal wheezing and cough
- Breathlessness triggered by active play
- Chest retractions during cold weather
- Frequent missed school days due to chest congestion
Clinical Assessment
A 7-year-old boy from Thrissur presenting with moderate bronchial asthma since age 3. Worsens at night (1 AM - 3 AM) and with cold drinks. Depended on budesonide and salbutamol inhalers weekly, leading to anxious behavior and poor weight gain.
Diagnostic Investigations: Spirometry showing reversible airway obstruction; chest X-ray showed hyperinflated lungs.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Arsenicum Album was prescribed for night-time asthma attacks with anxiety and thirst, followed by Calcarea Carbonica to strengthen the constitutional pediatric defense system.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Arsenicum Album and Calcarea Carbonica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Avoid cold foods and carbonated drinks; engage in deep breathing play (blowing bubbles); maintain a dust-free bedroom.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 1 year- Frequency of nocturnal asthma attacks reduced by 80% in 1 month
- Stopped salbutamol inhaler by Month 3; budesonide inhaler stopped by Month 5
- Weight gain improved by 2.5 kg at Month 8 due to better sleep and appetite
- Complete freedom from asthma symptoms at 1-year review
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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