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Bronchitis Homeopathy Remedy
Definition:
Infection of the bronchial lining mucosa.
Causes:
A disposition towards an acute infection, often in recurrent form; (may follow pneumonia or influenza).
Symptoms:
Cough and fever. There may be some shortness of breath and mild wheezing, but the main presenting symptom is an annoying cough.
Treatment:
Aconitum napellus; Antimonium tartaricum; Belladonna atropa; Bryonia alba; Kalium bichromicum; Phosphorus.
Aconitum napellus: The first remedy that is often indicated at the onset of the infection. It is effective only within the first twenty four hours. Useful when there is a short, dry cough, a temperature and an irritation of the throat, chest and trachea. The cause is usually exposure to cold. There is a chilly restlessness, anxiety and a full, bounding pulse, with genera! weakness.
Antimonium tartaricum: Useful when there is an accumulation of considerable loose, rattling, moist mucus in the chest. For children and in old age, for patients with rattling, wheezy breathing and a loose cough, but little phlegm is expectorated. There may be vomiting and laboured breathing. Pronounced physical and mental exhaustion.
Belladonna atropa: A high temperature, dry cough, a pounding, pulsating headache and a flushed face with a dry, hot skin. The cough is worse at night and when lying down.
Bryonia alba: A painful, violent, dry, stitching cough with a headache and pain in the chest wall. Worse when coughing and better when supporting the area with both hands. The expectoration is yellow and often blood-streaked. The cough is worse after meais. Patient drinks large quantities of fluids at long intervals.
Kalium bichromicum: For less acute cases. The phlegm is tough, thick and stringy and cannot easily be expectorated. There is a tightness of the chest and a troublesome cough. Worse in the evenings (about 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
Phosphorus: Useful for tall, pale patients with little natural resistance. They are bright eyed, very anxious and need constant reassurance. Breathing is often difficult with wheezing; with a dry, tickling cough and a sore chest. Worse when talking and in fresh air.