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Asthma is a
respiratory disease in which spasm and constriction of the bronchial
passages and swelling of their mucous lining cause obstruction of breathing.
A typical asthma attack often begins with a cold or cough, which develops
into a feeling of suffocation, labored breathing, wheezing, breathlessness
and anxiety. It is a condition in which breathing becomes difficult. People
with asthma have inflamed, supersensitive airways that tighten and become
filled with mucus during an asthma episode. Wheezing, difficulty in
breathing, painless tightening of the chest, and coughing are common
symptoms.
Asthma can progress
through stages to become life-threatening if not controlled. The cause is
often allergy, particularly to dust, animal fur or feathers, molds, and
pollen. Many people with allergic asthma, also suffer from hay fever. Asthma
in adults is less likely to be caused by allergy, and more likely to be
associated with respiratory infections and emotional upsets. Besides common
allergens, tobacco smoke, cold air, and air pollutants can trigger an asthma
attack, as can respiratory infections or physical exercise that taxes the
breathing. When asthma is associated with allergy to inhaled particles,
avoidance of the allergen responsible is generally recommended but often
difficult to achieve. Feather pillows and pets may be avoided, but dust,
molds, and pollens often may not.
Conventional
treatment includes oral and inhaled bronchodilators, corticosteroids. Though
they give immediate relief in acute attach, they fail to give long term
relief from asthma. They have to be taken repeatedly. Besides they are also
having their side effects like tremors, weakness, irritability, giddiness,
weight gain etc.
When treated with
homeopathic medicines, patient gets long term relief from his
complaints. The frequency and intensity of asthmatic attach reduces
significantly. Homeopathic medicines are completely harmless, having no side
effects whatsoever.
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