Even though cardiac asthma has the same main characteristics as bronchial asthma, no abnormalities of the bronchial passages can be detected. Cardiac asthma is the result of a weak heart. If the left half of the heart is affected, this means an accumulation of blood in the lung. Should the right half be affected, the result is poor blood circulation in the lungs, which in turn causes a decrease in the exchange of gases.

The face of a person suffering from cardiac asthma has a bluish tinge, and breathing is difficult when engaging in the slightest physical activity. As soon as the problem has been diagnosed, treatment with cardiac remedies and medicines that influence the vascular system should begin. Instead of medicines containing digitalis, which tend to accumulate in the body, it is recommended that Convallaria (lily of the valley) be taken, in conjunction with sea squill, also known as sea onion (Scilla maritima). In order to strengthen the myocardium a hawthorn preparation, such as Crataegisan, is most beneficial. Aesculaforce and Aesculus hipp., both medicines that stimulate the circulation, when taken with a calcium preparation such as Urticalcin, promote recovery. In any case, it is advisable to diagnose the cause of the disease and then proceed to treat each patient according to his medical requirements as well as applying the appropriate form of physical therapy.

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