"Breaking Free from Inhalers: A homeopathic Solution to Long-Standing Asthma"
Mrs. S.R., a forty-year-old female with Patient ID 52642, presented to the Life Force clinic in Chembur on 26th September 2023 with chronic asthma.
The patient has been suffering from asthma for 12 years, with asthma episodes occurring approximately once a month, lasting 3-4 hours, and responding well to acute homeopathic remedies.
The primary symptoms included difficulty in inspiration, shortness of breath during exertion, and occasional difficulty lying down, which improved by sitting up and wheezing. The patient experienced allergic reactions to dust, pollen, and fragrances, with symptoms particularly aggravating during weather changes from summer to monsoon. Dry cough was occasional and not a prominent feature. The patient had been under homeopathic care from a doctor in Thane since the onset of the condition and occasionally used a Foracort inhaler 200 on an as-needed basis, having used it 2-3 times in September 2023.
The patient concurrently suffered from lichen planus for about a year, which was also under treatment at Life Force.
Her dietary habits included a mixed diet with a marked craving for curd and sour foods. The patient had an average appetite and thirst. She reported being sensitive to drafts of air and feeling cold easily. No significant complaints were noted regarding sleep, bowel movements, micturition, or menstrual cycle.
A homemaker living with her spouse and son, the patient described herself as expressive and confident. She acknowledged being short-tempered, though her anger was typically short-lived. Her interests included reading and listening to music.
Family history revealed that both her parents suffered from cardiomyopathy, with her father additionally diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
No significant past medical history was documented.
Dr. Shah (MD) studied her case and prescribed Drosera rotundifolia 30C for her complaints.
Follow-ups:
For her first follow-up done on 20th November 2023, the patient reported having a severe episode of asthma in October 2023, lasting 5-6 days, requiring a Foracort inhaler 2-3 times but was ultimately resolved with acute homeopathic medicine, Spongia.
The case showed remarkable improvement following this episode. Follow-ups from January 2024 through January 2025 demonstrated consistent progress.
January 2024: No episodes were reported in the previous six weeks
April 2024: No episodes in the previous three months.
May 2024: Continued stability with no episodes since October 2023; no need for inhalers. September 2024: Maintained improvement with no complaints.
November 2024: Overall stable condition with only mild complaints during Diwali due to pollution. January 2025: Complete stability maintained with no need for inhalers.
Notably, the patient experienced no fatigue or sneezing throughout the treatment period.
Conclusion:
The case represents a successful example of homeopathic management of chronic asthma, with the patient progressing from regular episodes to complete stability and independence from conventional inhalers. The improvement was particularly significant as it resulted in the complete cessation of dependency on conventional medication (Foracort inhaler) after October 2023.
- Case study written by Dr.Nafisa D, Associate doctor to Dr.Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)