Asthma

Understanding Asthma and Homeopathy Treatment

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airways become inflamed and narrowed, leading to difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing. It’s often triggered by allergens, infections, exercise, or emotional stress. While conventional treatments focus on inhalers and steroids, homeopathy offers a holistic solution by targeting the root cause—physical, emotional, and miasmatic—to bring long-lasting relief and better control.

What Causes Asthma?

Asthma develops due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as:

• Allergies (dust, pollen, pet dander, molds)

• Pollution or smoke exposure

• Respiratory infections

• Cold air or weather changes

• Emotional triggers like grief, fear, anxiety

• Family history of asthma or allergies

• Suppressed skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis)

In Predictive Homeopathy, asthma often has a psoro-syphilitic miasmatic background, where there is suppression or internalization of disease expressions—like skin eruptions being pushed inward.

Symptoms of Asthma

• Wheezing (whistling sound while breathing)

• Shortness of breath, especially at night or early morning

• Chest tightness or pain

• Persistent coughing (especially after exercise or laughter)

• Symptoms worsen during seasonal changes, stress, or exposure to triggers

• Relief after using bronchodilator inhalers

How Homeopathy Helps in Asthma

Homeopathy aims to:

• Reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks

• Address the triggers and miasmatic roots

• Enhance lung capacity and immunity

• Prevent relapses and long-term dependence on inhalers

• Treat the person as a whole—mind, body, and constitution

Unlike conventional treatment, homeopathy doesn’t just manage symptoms; it works to eliminate the internal susceptibility.

Benefits of Homeopathy in Asthma

• Safe for children and adults

• Reduces dependency on inhalers and steroids

• Improves quality of life

• Treats acute and chronic phases

• Works on emotional layers like suppressed grief or fear

• Builds long-term resistance to allergens and triggers

Common Homeopathy Remedies for Asthma

(To be prescribed after a detailed case-taking process)

• Arsenicum album – Asthma with anxiety, restlessness, worse at midnight, needs to sit up to breathe

• Antimonium tartaricum – Rattling of mucus with weak cough effort, especially in children and elderly

• Spongia tosta – Dry, barking, asthmatic cough; better from warm drinks

• Ipecacuanha – Constant cough with nausea and vomiting; wheezing with chest tightness

• Natrum sulphuricum – Asthma from damp weather or suppressed emotions

• Pulsatilla – Asthma in children; symptoms change constantly, wants fresh air, weepy nature

Lifestyle and Supportive Measures

• Identify and avoid asthma triggers

• Use an air purifier at home if needed

• Perform deep breathing exercises, pranayama, and yoga

• Maintain a healthy diet, avoiding cold or mucus-forming foods

• Stay well hydrated

• Encourage emotional expression and avoid suppression

• Monitor peak flow if advised by your physician

About Dr. Bhargav Makwana

Dr. Bhargav Makwana (BHMS, SCPH) is a dedicated Predictive Homeopath specializing in the treatment of chronic conditions like asthma. With a deep understanding of miasmatic patterns and emotional undercurrents, he provides individualized remedies that bring lasting freedom from breathlessness—empowering patients to breathe fully and live fully.

Final Thoughts

Asthma can be distressing, but it doesn't have to be a lifelong struggle. With the right homeopathic approach, patients can experience gentle, permanent, and side-effect-free healing. Choose a system that addresses not just the lungs—but the life behind the lungs