Top Homeopathy Asthma Medicines by Symptoms

Dr.K.S. Gopi a researcher, academician, practitioner and author of best seller book Homeopathy Easy Prescriber has identified important remedies for asthma by symptoms/indications

Asthma Symptoms and Homeopathy Treatment Medicines by Indications 

• Natrum Sulph 30  for treating chronic asthma especially hereditary type, When exposed to high humidity, the inflamed airways in people with asthma are further swollen and produce more mucus. Other symptoms: marked wheezing, often used for treating asthma in children. Asthma that gets aggravated in humid weather and dampness, requires this homeopathic medicine 
• Arsenic Album 30 is one the best homeopathic remedy for all forms of asthma, especially  those sensitive to cold, having a personal or family history of tuberculosis. It is beneficial both in the acute phase and the chronic state. Attacks are frequent during night (midnight and after), accompanied by restlessness and fear of suffocation on lying down.   
• Sambuccus 30  for asthma in children when the attacks come on suddenly in the night. The afflicted child turns blue, gasps for breath and seems as if he or she is almost dying. Then the little one goes to sleep and wakes up with another attack. Many such attacks can occur in one night. Another characteristic  is that the skin becomes entirely dry and there is a burning sensation when he or she falls asleep. The patient breaks into profuse sweat immediately on waking.
• Kali Bich 30 for asthma when attacks occur in after midnight (from 3 a.m to 4 a.m). Relief is obtained from sitting up and bending forward, and from the expectoration of stringy mucus. It is indicated for attacks that are liable to return in winter. It is also useful in bronchial asthmatic breathing.
• Blatta orientalis Q is an excellent medicine for asthma. Blatta in acute cases acts better in lower potencies- mother tinctutre to 3x. But in chronic cases it acts better in higher potencies 200 to 1000. It is more suitable to fat persons. Patient get worse in the rainy weather. Cough with much pus like mucus. When improvement is noted, discontinue the medicine.
• Cassia Sophera Q- Rattling in the throat without phlegmatic expulsion. Dyspnea of winter aggravation. The complaint aggravates after exposure to dust, change of weather, cold drinks, light , exertion, smoke, morning. Hoarseness of voice and cough with  pain in chest. Asthma is associated with itching.
• Antimonium tart. 30  for asthma with rattling cough as if chest is full of loose mucous, but there is little expectoration of mucous. The cough is triggered by eating. There is drowsiness and weakness. It is more suited to old people and young children. There is burning feeling in chest and in some cases , there is a sensation of something velvety inside the chest. This burning sensation ascend to the throat. The breathlessness is relieved by eructation’s. The cough is better by lying on right side.
• Grindelia Rob. Q- Cannot breathe when lying down . Must sit up to breathe . An efficacious remedy for wheezing and oppression . Foamy mucus very difficult to detach
• Ipecacuanha  30- Asthma in children. There is violent wheezing cough. Chest congestion, seems full of phlegm but does not come out on coughing. Child becomes stiff and blue in the face. Nausea may or may not be present.Attacks which occur early are also cured by the use of this remedy.
• Nux vomica 30 for asthma with gastric complaints. difficult breathing associated with a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the stomach, particularly manifested after a major meal. The symptoms are aggravated after the meal, in the morning, and are increased by cold air. Belching provides relief to symptoms of asthma.  
• Aspidosperma Q is considered a tonic for lungs.  This medicines removes temporary obstruction of the oxidation of blood by stimulating respiratory centres. It is very useful in cardiac asthma. Give a few drop doses till the feeling want of breath is over.
• Carbo veg 30 is prescribed when  there is much abdominal irritation present with much flatulence . Carbo Veg also corresponds to asthma in the aged who are much debilitated and are in search of breath. Passing of wind gives relief .
• Justisia Adhatoda Q- Constricting pain across the chest during asthma. If you have asthma, your immune system can cause your airways to become inflamed and swollen when you're around certain irritants. This can lead to chest tightness, pressure, or pain. Other symptoms: Cough associated with haemoptysis (blood) after severe dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing) . Expectoration  is yellowish in color. The complaints worse when lying on left side. Patient may have dry cough with hoarseness of voice. Cough is associated with sneezing. Patient cannot endure a closed warm room. There is fever with asthma. Chill in the evening and sweat in the night during fever
• Kali carb 30 is prescribed when asthma occurs early morning 3 to 5 am. During the wee hours of the morning, levels of the hormones that protect against asthma symptoms are at their lowest. This causes asthma attack early in the morning. Other symptoms: Dry hard cough with pain in the chest. Expectoration is scanty , tenacious and offensive . Wheezing better in warm weather.
• Medorrhinum 200 is prescribed when there is much oppressed breathing.The oppressive feeling of breathlessness is distressing and often leads to a fear of suffocation in such patients. Other symptoms: Hoarseness., pain and soreness through chest and mammae. Incessant dry cough at night. Asthma better by lying in knee elbow position.
• Boerhaavia Diffusa Q- Asthma. Coryza with dry cough and thick white expectoration. If you're producing lots of white or clear phlegm, it could be a sign that your airways are inflamed and your asthma symptoms might be getting worse. The white color comes from an increased number of white blood cells when infection in lungs start.
• Leucas Aspera Q - Asthma, cough and sneezing. When you develop sneezing, wheezing and shortness of breath all at once, you may have allergic asthma which is the most common type of asthma.
• Ocimum Sanctum Q - Pain in the chest while coughing during asthma. Patient cannot lie in bed during asthma. Pain in the middle of the sternum. As per NIH Ocimum Sanct (Basil) effectively liquefies the phlegm and is effective for cough due to allergic bronchitis, asthma and eosinophilic lung disease.
• Solanum Xanthocarpum Q - Asthma associated with hoarseness of voice and pain in chest. Clinical studies show the incidence of hoarseness to be much higher, occurring in as many as 55% of patients who use steroid inhalers. Other symptoms: Fever is again associated with thirst and aversion to food. Burning pain all over the body
• Tylophora Indica Q - A specific remedy for bronchial asthma. Airway path of the lungs tend to swell and narrow. Due to this inflammation, the air path produces excess mucus making it hard to breathe, which results in coughing, short breath, and wheezing.
• Ipecac 30 &  Arsenic Alb 30  - In case modalities are not clear. Alternate every 2 hours
• Blatta Orientalis Q & Griendelia Q - Mother Tincture mixture for difficult asthma cases. Alternate every 30 minutes
• Kali Phos 3x  & Magnesia Phos 3x - Spasmodic asthma without mucus. Alternate Kali phos and Magnesia phos every 30 minutes. Bronchial spasms along with wheezing and shortness of breath occur when the smooth muscle surrounding the airways is more reactive and contracts more easily in response to stimuli such as allergens

Source: blog article by Dr.K.S Gopi in ks-gopi dot blog spot dot com

For best results, the medicines should match the indicated symptoms or as advised by your doctor

Note: above medicines are available in 2-dram medicated globules or 30 ml dilutions (sealed unit). 

Dosage: (Pills) Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Dissolve 4 pills under the tongue 3 times a day until relieved or as directed by a physician. (Drops): The usual dosage is 3-4 drops in a teaspoon of water 2-3 time daily. Dosage may vary depending on the conditions. Always consult a Homeopathic Physician before taking medicines

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