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This is the case of Master. V. M (Patient
Ref. No. S-5435), a 4 years old male child who was brought to the clinic for
complaints of asthmatic bronchitis since 6 months. The patient would get severe
attacks of cough and breathlessness for which he would have to be given
antibiotics and nebulization frequently. His complaints would get worse during
change of weather, from cold food or drinks, and in the evenings. He also had
complaints of frequent colds since childhood. He would catch a cold every month
and this would last at least a week. At such times he would experience bouts of
sneezing and mucoid discharge from the nose. The colds would begin after taking
cold food and drinks or during change of season.
He was very fond of fish and chicken inspite of the fact that he came from a
vegetarian family. He disliked sweets. He was a very hyperactive child and very
restless all the time. He was very talkative. Another peculiar thing about his
nature was that he was very possessive about his things and would not share them
with anyone. He was scared of being in darkness.
His father had a history of asthmatic bronchitis in childhood and the
grandmother had history of brain tumor and thyroid dysfunction.
Based on the above history, he was prescribed a homoeopathic remedy called Thuja
supported by another one called Antimonium tartaricum and within 8
months of the treatment he was much better than before. The number of attacks
had reduced as well as the severity of the attacks. He would not require
antibiotics and nebulization as before. His general immunity significantly
improved and he would not fall prey to frequent colds as before.
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Master. K. D (Patient
Ref. No. 4096), a 7 years old male child was brought to the
clinic by his parents for complaints of Asthmatic
bronchitis since last 5 years. He would have complaints of
cough and breathlessness persistently, so much so that his
mother said that he would barely remain well for a
fortnight once in 6 months. He had been on inhalers
(bronchodilators) for whole of the last 5 years and inspite of taking these puffs 2 to 3 times daily, he would
not be completely free from the cough and breathlessness.
He would get cough with much rattling in the chest but no
expectoration. He would have suffocative feeling which
would get worse at night between 2 to 4 am as well as
early morning. His complaints would get worse from
chocolates, cold drinks, in polluted atmosphere and from
strong, pungent odors. His breathlessness would get worse
on lying down and he had to sit up for some relief.
The patient's appetite had decreased since last few
months. He was fond of spicy and rich foods. His thirst
for water was increased. Other general features were
normal though he would frequently have disturbed sleep due
to his complaints.
He was a very restless child who would never sit quietly
in one place. He was aggressive too and would get very
angry if not obeyed. Otherwise he was playful most of the
times and did not have any fears. He was a cheerful child
but would occasionally get irritated when he would not be
keeping good health.
He did not have history of any major illness in the past.
His mother was also a known case of bronchial asthma and
his father had psoriasis. His grandmother was
hypertensive. Besides this there was no history of any
other major illness in his family.
He was prescribed Antimonium Tartaricum in the 200th
potency along with a dose of Medorrhinum 1M. Within 6
months of the treatment his complaints were reduced to
nil. He did not have any cough or any more episodes of
breathlessness and wheezing. He was even off all
allopathic medication including the inhaler puffs. He
would no longer worry about breathless nights and
disturbed sleep due to the same. Above all his parents
were very glad that he could get rid of his dependence on
bronchodilator drugs and inhalers. Thus he did very well
with the homoeopathic treatment and started leading a
normal healthy life.
Remark:
The remedy prescribed in these cases is
patient-specific i.e. it has been prescribed based on the
symptoms specific to the patient at that point of time. It
is advisable that the patient does not indulge in any
self-medication. |
