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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

HOMOEOPATHY FOR BRONCHITIS

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, the airways that connect the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs. This lining produces mucus and protects the respiratory system.
BRONCHITIS

There are two varieties of Bronchitis:

Acute Bronchitis:

An acute bronchitis condition comes on speedily and can cause severe symptoms, but it lasts only for a short time, means only for a few weeks. Acute bronchitis is most frequently caused by viruses and bacteria’s that can infect the respiratory tract and attack the bronchial tubes.


ACUTE BRONCHITIS

Chronic bronchitis:

This variety can be mild to severe and is longer lasting. This may lasts for several months to years. By name itself as it is chronic the bronchial tubes go on to be inflamed, irritated, and produce increased mucus over time. The most common cause is smoking.

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Causes

  1. Viral infections
  2. Smoking


Signs and symptoms
  • Cough with expectoration. Sputum may be  thick white, yellow, or greenish mucus
  • Mild fever
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Generally sickness
  • Breathlessness
  • Chest tenderness or tightness
  • Wheezing (a whistling or hissing sound with breathing)
Homoeopathy Treatment for Bronchitis 
  1. Aconite
  2. Belladona
  3. Antim Tart
  4. Bryonia
  5. Kali bich
  6. Merc.sol
  7. Ipecac
  8. Carbo veg
  9. Phosphorous  



Homoeopathy Treatment for Bronchitis


Management and Prevention
  • Quit smoking
  • Wash your hands properly
  • Maintain general hygiene
Case Studies : 


Case study 1

A male patient 40 years old visited my clinic with the following complaints.
  1. Frequent cold since 8years
  2. sneezing present
  3. Thin nasal discharge
  4. Cough with thick and white expectoration
  5. Feeling of suffocation when lying down


His complaints worsen by cold weather, lying down and at 12 am to 1 am and better by sitting up and taking warm drinks.

His father was diabetic and mother was hypertensive.

His appetite, thirst, and urine were normal. However his sleep was disturbed due to cough.

His mental symptoms were anxiety and full restlessness. He likes to have friends and desires their company.

His case was completely analyzed and prescribed Arsenicum album. He visited the clinic after one and half month and got rid of the above complaints.

Case study 2

A female patient 21 years old visited my clinic with the following complaints.
  • Irregular cough with expectoration since 8 months
  • Her sputum was  thick and green  expectoration and difficult to expectorate
  • Feeling of drowsiness after attacks of cough


Her complaints worsen by cold and damp weather, lying down and better by sitting up and expectorating.

Her father was diabetic and mother was obese.

Her appetite, thirst, sleep and urine were normal.

Her mental (mind) symptoms were anxiety and full restlessness.

Her case was completely analyzed and prescribed Ant tart. Her condition was improved after 2 months.

Note :

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.


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