ASTHMA (FAQ)

Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)

www.multicarehomeopathy.com

What is an ASTHMA ?
Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease characterized by recurrent
breathing problems. People with asthma have acute episodes when the air
passages in their lungs get narrower, and breathing becomes more difficult.
The problem is an oversensitivity of the lungs and airways, which overreact to
certain "triggers" and become inflamed and clogged.

What Causes Asthma?

There is no known specific cause of asthma, The people with asthma have in common is chronic
airway inflammation. Their airways are highly sensitive to various triggers. When their airways
come into contact with a trigger, the airways become inflamed (they fill with mucus, swell, and
narrow). Then muscles within the airways contract, causing even further narrowing of the
airways. This makes breathing difficult and results in an asthma attack.

What are Common Asthma Triggers ?

Inflammatory Triggers :

Symptom Triggers:

Inflammatory (allergic) triggers

can cause inflammation of the
lungs' airways or tightening of the
airways' muscles. Inflammatory
triggers include:
Dust mites
Animals
Cockroaches
Moulds
Pollens
Viral infections
Certain air pollutants

Symptom (non-allergic) triggers generally do

not cause inflammation, but they can provoke
"twitchy" airways, especially if they're already
inflamed. Symptom triggers include:
Smoke
Exercise
Cold air
Chemical fumes and other strong-smelling
substances like perfumes
Certain food additives like sulfites
Certain air pollutants
Intense emotions

Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)

www.multicarehomeopathy.com

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Cough with or without sputum (phlegm) production

Chest tightness pulling in of the skin between the ribs when breathing
Breathlessness
Wheezing a musical, whistling or hissing sound with breathing.
Begins suddenly
Comes in episodes with symptom-free periods in between

Worse at night or early in the morning

May subside on its own
Gets worse when you breath in cold air
Gets worse with exercise and heartburn
Gets better with drugs that open the airways

How might asthma affect my lifestyle?

Some people may have to change parts of their lifestyle because of worsening
asthma symptoms. It can be difficult to identify exactly what triggers your
asthma. For example when your symptoms start within minutes of coming into
contact with a cat or pollen. Some people have a delayed reaction. By avoiding
the triggers that make your asthma symptoms worse, and by taking your asthma
medicines correctly, you can reduce unnecessary symptoms and continue to
enjoy your usual lifestyle.

Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)

www.multicarehomeopathy.com

How do I know if my symptoms are getting worse?

If your symptoms are getting worse you may recognize some or all of the following:
Needing more and more reliever treatment
Waking at night with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or a tight chest
Having to take time of work because of your asthma
Feeling that you cannot keep up with your normal level of activity or exercise
If you experience any of the above you should visit your doctor to get your asthma back
under control.

What you must do during an attack?

Take two puffs of your reliever inhaler
Sit up and loosen tight clothing
If no immediate improvement during an attack, continue to take one puff of reliever
inhaler every minute for five minutes or until symptoms improve
If your symptoms do not improve in five minutes or if you are in doubt call a doctor
urgently, especially if:
You are too breathless or exhausted to talk
Your lips are blue

Can Asthma Attacks Be Prevented?

While asthma attacks may not always be able to be prevented, asthma can be managed.
Avoiding triggers as much as possible is the best way to prevent asthma attacks (for
example, eliminating pollen, dust, and mold from a home).

Exposure to pets when children are very young may lower the risk of developing
asthma. Children who live with two or more pets are less likely to react to allergens. If,
however, an individual is already allergic to pets, it may be important to avoid exposure
to that particular trigger.
Taking medications as directed is essential.
People who have outdoor allergies should avoid outside activities when the pollen
count or pollution index is high.
For exercise-induced asthma, several things can help. Spending time warming up
before starting strenuous activity and gradually cooling down afterward, avoiding activity
during a respiratory tract infection, and avoiding exertion in extremely cold weather may
help prevent an asthma attack.
Yoga may help manage asthma.

Risk factors for asthma ?

Risk factors for asthma include the following:
Smoking or living with a smoker is a major risk factor. A
significant percentage of children who have asthma have at
least one parent who smokes.

A family history of asthma: If one parent has asthma, a

person has a 25% chance of developing it. If both parents have
it, a person has a 50% chance of manifesting asthma.
Having allergies, including hay fever and eczema: It is not
known why some people have allergies and some don't, but
allergies can be inherited (although people don't necessarily
develop the same allergies as their parents have).
Having allergies or severe viral infections before the age of 3
Living in the inner city, especially in a low-income group
Being exposed to mice and cockroach waste products

Frequently being exposed to triggers

Can Asthma Be Cured?

No, asthma cannot be cured. Asthma is a
chronic disease in the airways of your lungs.
You may need to monitor your asthma
symptoms every day because the disease is
always with you. Asthma symptoms and
attacks can improve with treatment or with
time, but asthma as a disease is not curable.
Treatment can go on for a long time

CAN YOU CATCH ASTHMA FROM

ANOTHER PERSON?
No. Asthma is not contagious.
Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)
www.multicarehomeopathy.com

CAN I PLAY SPORTS IF I HAVE ASTHMA?

Most people who have asthma should be able to participate in any physical
activity they like without having asthma symptoms. You can control your
asthma and live an active life. Talk with your doctor about things you can
do to manage your asthma when playing sports. Don't forget to keep your
Asthma Treatment up-to-date, so that you know what to do in case of an
emergency.

IS IT EVEN WORTH IT TO TRY TO AVOID ASTHMA

TRIGGERS?
Yes, it is worth it to try to avoid asthma triggers. Avoiding asthma triggers
and recognizing when they make your symptoms worse are important
to help you manage your asthma.
Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)
www.multicarehomeopathy.com

Can Homeopathy Cure ASTHMA?

A PROPER HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT can manage the symptoms very
well within a short time periods. The breathing difficulties due to bronchial
spasm can be well managed and controlled by proper homeopathic
medicines which act like bronchodilators. The homeopathic medicines can
relieve the cough, congestion within a short period of time. Besides that a
proper homeopathic treatment is required to combat the
hypersensitiveness of the asthmatic person so the CURE in its real term can
be achieved
Homeopathy is very safe and without having any drug side effect.
Asthma though can occur at any age but the Child hood asthma or
children asthma is the most common health problem in the present
day society. So homeopathy treatment for the asthma provides a safe and
long term cure to the small kids.

Dr.Rangadhar Satapathy , MD(Hom)

www.multicarehomeopathy.com

SCOPE OF HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT

Homeopathy treatment for asthma can change the hypersensitivity of
the person. When the hypersensitivity or the hyper susceptibilities of the
person improve he will not then react adversely to the harmless substances
which he was reacting before. This can only be possible by a proper
constitutional homeopathy treatment for asthma.
Homeopathy treatment for asthma can well manage the acute
symptoms of asthmatic condition like difficulties in breathing, cough, fever,
etc effectively and more safely.
Homeopathy treatment for asthma consists of homeopathy medicines as
well as homeopathic nebulisation to give a rapid relief to the patient
Homeopathy treatment for asthma can control the allergic condition of
the asthmatic patient more rapidly and effectively.
Homeopathy treatment for asthma give a long lasting cure to asthma
which are clinically verified in thousands of patients
Homeopathy is very safe and without having any drug side effect.
Asthma though can occur at any age but the Child hood asthma or
children asthma is the most common health problem in the present

day society. So homeopathy treatment for the asthma provides a

safe and long term cure to the small kids.

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