Shortness of breath is usually called Dyspnea in medical terminology, which means inability to breathe or suffocate. Catching the breath for a minute or two is usual while having exercise or doing anything vigorously. It happens because when we put pressure on our body, it required more oxygen than it usually does. Most people complain about the difficulty in breathing while running, climbing, or even standing for a more extended period, so it’s a matter of an individual. If someone is unable to respire appropriately after physical activity, that’s NORMAL. But if it remains the same at resting position as well, then it required professional assistance.

Homeopathy has an effective cure for dyspnea and treats by an in-depth study on the causation. But before discussing the homeopathic remedies for Shortness of breath, take a look on some common reasons for Dyspnea.

Different causes of shortness of breath:

Several conditions are responsible for Shortness of breath, but here is a list of common causes of Dyspnea.

• Asthma
• Allergic reactions
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
• Coronary Heart Diseases
• Choking
• Low Blood Pressure
• Pneumonia
• Low RBCs Count
• Heart Attack
• Fluid Around the Lungs
• Sarcoidosis
• Obesity
• Cardiomyopathy
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heart Palpitations
• Wheezing

Homeopathic treatment for shortness of breath

1.      Antimonium tart:

Homeopaths recommend this medicine for patients who suffer difficulty in breathing due to cough. It treats exhaustion well and helps to maintain a healthy respiratory system. The homeo treatment is helpful for suffocation and relieves in gasping of breath. Antinomium tart has a significant effect on feeble cough and congestion.  It is suited to older people and children. It works on the whole body, which effected by Dyspnea.

2.      Aspidosperma Q:

This homeo medicine acts as a respiratory tract stimulant and helps to get rid of asthma signs. It also deals well with congested chest and improves the breathing system. It prevents chronic coughing and regulates blood pressure. The therapy increases the concentration of oxygen in the blood and an exceptional remedy for asthmatic problems. Aspidosperma Q also dissolves blood clots in the vessels of the lungs, reduced due to different diseases. Exertion and Shortness of breath can be relieved by using this homeo remedy.

3.      Aconite:

A person feeling difficulty in breathing due to fear and anxiety can be treated with Aconite. Patients complain about physical as well as mental restlessness accompanied by fever. A fit of terror that comes with solid fear may indicate this homeo remedy. Palpitations, Dyspnea, and flushing of the face cause massive anxiety even at the beginning of the common flu. It is an effective remedy for acute orchitis and Shortness of breath. It also relieves chest congestion.

4.      Blatta orientalis Q:

It is well-suited to those who are obese and having difficulty breathing due to allergies. Patients’ conditions worsen in damp places. Health practitioners prescribe Blatta Orientalis to those who face difficulty in climbing due to dyspnea and breathlessness. In some cases, patients cough mucus with pus.

5.      Ipecac

It deals with all ages and gender but works wonders for older individuals with emphysema, a lung condition. People who are suffering from dyspnea along with vomiting and nausea with the sensation of weight on the chest can take this medicine. It also acts as an expectorant and helps to get rid of phlegm from the airways.

6.      Spongia

Spongia also deals with croup, an infection of the upper airways which causes breathing problems and causes cough.

7.      Sulphur 20/300

Those who complain of oppression in the chest, especially at midnight, often advised Sulphur 20/300. It can be indicated for bouts of bronchitis, i.e., weakened system due to excessive use of antibiotics. The patient suffers from a severe cough with yellowish to greenish mucus. These people are unable to sleep in a warm bed, and due to sleeplessness, their eyes become red. Sulphur also deals with unpleasant odors while breathing and perspiration.

8.      Mephitis:

It is a suitable homeopathic medicine for treating respiratory issues like roaring cough with hoarseness of sound. Mephitis is indicated for those who experience unexpected contraction of glottis while talking or drinking. Sometimes due to sudden contraction, food enters into the wrong direction, which results in whooping cough and vomit. In order to make the most of mephitis, it should be given in 1x to 3x dilutions.