Asthma Treatment
Asthma can be treated naturally and effectively with classical homeopathy. Homeopathy works fastest and is most effective in cases of childhood asthma. Our homeopathic medicines can be used along with steroids and inhalers. Eventually, once the patient has been strengthened by the homeopathic medicine, steroid and/or inhaler use can be slowly reduced.
Scientific Studies Prove the Effectiveness of Homeopathy for Asthma
Castellsague API, Sturza CM. “Retrospective Study in Asthma,” Revista Homeopatica AMBH, 1998, 37, 5-21.
In this multi-centre retrospective (uncontrolled) analysis, 196 people were treated for asthma with homoeopathy. Of the 196, 54 were claimed to have been cured and improvement was seen in a further 117.
Matusiewicz R. “The effect of a homoepathic preparation on the clinical condition of patients with corticosteroid dependant bronchial asthma.” Biomedical Therapy, 1997, June, 15, 3, 70-74.
In this double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study, 40 people suffering from corticosteroid- dependant bronchial asthma were given either placebo or a combination homeopathic formula, every 5 to 7 days by subcutaneous injection. Using standard spirometry and granulocyte function to measure the response, researchers found that the combination product provided superior results to placebo.
Mohan GR. “Efficacy of Homeopathy in Childhood Asthmas.” Homeopathic Links, Summer 2007, Vol 20, 104-107.
This paper reports of work done in India by homeopath, GR Mohan, looking at the results of the homeopathic treatment of 81 children suffering from clinically defined asthma who had previously been treated unsuccessfully with conventional medicine. This open study involved the use of individually prescribed homeopathic medicines for a period of 2 years as a means of reducing the recurrence of asthma attacks. Results were assessed according the 12 point Modified Borg Scale, a subjective scale used to assess the severity of dyspnoea. At the end of the allotted 2 year period, the results were analysed and it was found that asthma had become controlled in 60.5% of children who’d been treated with homeopathy, and some control was achieved in a further 21%. 12.3% of the group failed to respond to the treatment. The medicines used most frequently in this study were Arsenicum album, Merc solubilis, Hepar sulph, Arsenicum iod, Antimony tart, Pulsatilla and Calc carb.
Riveron-Garrote M, et al. “Clinical Trial of Asthma,” Boletin Mexicano, 1998, 31, 54-61.
In this double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, 63 asthma sufferers were treated for 4 months with either specific homoeopathic remedies or placebo. Assessed using peak flow rates, 97% of those taking homoeopathic medicines and 12% or those taking placebo experienced an improvement.
Witt C, Keil T, Selim D, Roll S, Vance W, Wegscheider K, Willich SN. ”Outcome and costs of homoeopathic and conventional treatment strategies: a comparative cohort study in patients with chronic disorders.” Complement Ther Med. 2005 Jun;13(2):79-86.
This cohort study, carried out in Germany, examined the outcomes of homeopathic treatment compared to the orthodox medical treatment of 493 people suffering from a range of chronic illnesses including headache, lower back pain, insomnia, depression, bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis. The patients’ assessments, taken at 6 months and 12 months from the beginning of the treatment, found that homeopathy provided a greater level of improvement in their illnesses than orthodox medical intervention. This difference appeared to be more pronounced in children than in adults. In regard to the cost of each type of therapy, this study showed these costs to be similar to each other.
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