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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
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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.
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