A retrospective study on the role of seasonal variation in the incidence of acute bronchitis and its homoeopathic management

Abstract

Acute bronchitis is a clinical condition characterized by cough triggered by acute inflammation of the mucosal lining of the large airways. Every year, about 5% of adults suffer from acute bronchitis globally and 90% within them seek medical advice or treatment. 30 cases diagnosed with acute bronchitis (residents of Kanniyakumari District) were taken from the OPD of Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital during the time period 01/08/2022 to 10/10/2022. Analysis of cases was based on the acute totality and medicines were selected accordingly. The relationship between incidence of Acute bronchitis with the seasonal variation of Kanniyakumari District, age, sex, occupation of the patient, causative factors, factors modifying the condition were studied. Frequently prescribed effective homoeopathic medicines for the condition along with its potency was studied which may manage and prevent the recurrence of Acute Bronchitis.