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Asthma  FAQs
Asthma or Bronchial Asthma is a disorder whereby the lung and its tubes express oversensitivity to external as well as internal factors. As a result of this over or hypersensitivity, which is also called allergy, the tubes or airways get inflamed and constricted, leading to reduced intake of oxygen, which leads to breathlessness or wheezing. Asthma is a chronic and recurring condition. It has a tendency to keep appearing for years or even life time. Please check this link for more information: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/asthma.asp 2. What is the difference between child asthma and adult asthma? Practically, they are the same. However, child asthma often tends to get better spontaneously by 12 to 15 years. Adult asthma has a tendency to last life long. It is uncommon that adult asthma presents with just a few episodes. Also, some cases of child asthma may extend into adult asthma, if the child has a strong family history of asthma or allergies. Please examine our exclusive website on child asthma: http://www.asthmaticbronchitis.com 3. Is it true that Asthma and Eczema are related? How? Asthma and Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) are both allergic conditions, affecting different organs (lungs and skin). It is a common experience that those who have past history or family history of asthma or eczema; are prone to get one of the two conditions. It is also observed that if eczema is suppressed using local suppressive medicines (such as cortisone), the disease goes deeper and expresses itself as asthma. 4. What causes asthma? Asthma may be described as an allergic condition arising due to genetic proneness. There are external and internal triggers. Please check this for more information: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/causes.asp 5. What are the symptoms of asthma? The most common symptoms are cough, breathlessness, expectoration, chest discomfort, exhaustion. Please read: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/symptoms.asp Symptoms of asthma are often triggered by viral infection, exposure of duct, mites, exertion, food articles (pea nuts, egg), drugs (beta blockers, aspirin), other allergens change in temperature and humidity, stress, chilled drinks, ice-cream, certain time (3am, 12 midnight, early morning) etc. When the doctor examines patient's chest with a stethoscope, (s)he may find signs of bronchial constriction, reduced oxygenation and dehydration. 6. What is acute asthma and what is chronic asthma? Acute asthma is a severe form of asthma which is of recent origin (a few minutes to a few hours) while a chronic asthma is a condition where one experiences either a prolonged breathless or more commonly recurring attacks of acute asthma. 7. What are the investigations required to diagnose Asthma? Most cases of asthma may be diagnosed by clinical examination and history. Investigations may be required, more to find out the extent of problem and for evaluating the other associated (or related) conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Bronchiactatis, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary fibrosis, etc. They include x-ray, sputum examination, blood profile, pulmonary function tests, etc. 8. How is the diagnosis of asthma made? Please check this link: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/diagnosis.asp 9. I have been diagnosed with Asthma. What should I know about the treatment? One has to know that the treatment of asthma is towards better control. In early cases, one can expect a cure or near complete elimination with proper treatment, precaution and lifestyle changes. One has to understand commonly used anti-asthma medicines which would help acute attacks of asthma. One has to know about: a. Conventional treatment b. Homeopathic treatment For conventional treatment, please check: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/conventional-treatment.asp 10. What should I know about the homeopathic treatment for Asthma? Following points are very important to know if you or your relative has asthma:
11. My family physician or chest physician did not recommend homeopathy. Why so? That may be purely due to your doctors ignorance about the benefits of homeopathy. Most conventional doctors have been taught to treat patients with only regular medicines and they have failed to explore homeopathy. It is important that you ask your doctor to suggest you homeopathy. After all, you are suffering. You cannot be deprived of the benefits of 200 years old science due to ignorance or bias of some doctor! You may send this link to your doctor: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/homeopathic-treatment.asp 12. Can I take homeopathic medicines if I am already taking the conventional medicines? Do I have to stop my regular medicines? No. Homeopathic medicines can be taken along with the conventional medicines. They can work together. You will slowly be able to reduce the conventional medicines under care of your local doctor, once you start feeling better. 13. What are the side effects of homeopathic medicines? There are no side effects whatsoever. The are safe for patients in all age groups. 14. How do homeopathic medicines work? Exact mechanism is not fully understood. However, the homeopathic medicines are supposed to work by correcting your over sensitive immune system so that your body stops reacting abnormally to internal and external triggers. Interestingly, it works by addressing you total psycho-immuno-neuro-endocrinal-genetic system. 15. Does it work? Does it work for children? It works wonderfully for all kind of cases of asthma. For asthmatic children, homeopathy is a blessing, as it can almost cure asthma for ever. For adults, it helps a great deal, depending on the extent of asthma. 16. What are my chances of recovery using homeopathy? The chances of cure for asthma using homeopathy depending on the following factors: a. Extent of asthmas b. Duration of asthma c. Severity of asthma d. Cause of asthma e. genetic background f. Drug dependency Please check this assessment test to get some idea based on your parameters: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/curability-register.asp 17. What are the commonly used homeopathic medicines for asthma? Please check this link for details: http://www.asthma.net.in/app/ingredients.asp 18. How is Dr Rajesh Shah's homeopathic treatment different than one available with local homeopath or other internet homeopaths? Well, with due respect to all other homeopaths, it must be noted that when it comes to treating chronic diseases one needs a. Experience b. Expertise. Dr Shah has experience of focusing on difficult diseases since 1985. He has several international patents to his credit which makes his results far above most conventional homeopaths. Incidentally, the homeopaths in the western countries often are not clinically trained to handle severe cases of asthma (and such diseases); which also refrains them from gaining expertise. Patient Support system at Life Force is appreciated by Dr Shah's patients in 154 countries. |
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