Allergic asthma^{[ † ]}

Abstract

Successful treatment with a homœopathic drug may be considered scientific proof. Every cure verifies the hypothesis established in selecting the indicated drug for a particular patient according to the law of similars, for the drug does not act unless it matches the complete range of symptoms presented by the patient in question, covering aetiology, mental symptoms, constitution, the type of disorder involved and local symptoms.

Two patients, each with a long history of allergic asthma, are presented. Sepia proved effective, with both patients practically symptom-free for two years. The drug picture of Sepia is discussed with regard to both aetiology and constitution, as are other current views concerning the causes of allergic diseases of the respiratory tract. Noteworthy aspects are suppressed infectious conditions, sycosis (lithaemic and rheumatic diathesis combined) and lack of reactivity.