Pertussis (Whooping Cough) & Homeopathic Treatment

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and make the difference in life and death in some caes when treated with

homeopathy (also would use Vitamin A and C)

I have compiled these sites - These are from a variety of homeopathic

websites to give you clues as to what remedy is needed.

Also have on hand 2 books for a more detailed help:

Miranda Castro's - The Complete Homeopathy Handbook

In Us

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312063202/ref=ase_wellwithinA/103-09

59395-1668617

In UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0330349260/wellwithin-21/202-201743

3-6213405

Dana Ullman's - Everybody's Guide to HOmeopathic Medicine

In Us

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874778433/ref=ase_wellwithinA/103-09

59395-1668617

In UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874778433/wellwithin-21/202-201743

3-6213405

Also find yourself a quality homeopath for backup

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/STEVELIST.htm

http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/homeo.htm

Sheri

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WHOOPING COUGH

Whooping cough is endemic worldwide and tends to become epidemic every 2 to

4 years. The causative agent of whooping cough is a bacteria named

Bordetella pertussis which is usually spread by droplets sprayed through

the air by coughing during the early stages of the disease. The bacteria

invades the mucus membranes of the nasopharynx, trachea, and bronchi and

has an incubation of 7 to 14 days. The illness has 3 stages, the catarrah,

paroxysmal, and convalescent. The entire cycle may last from 2 to 3 months.

One of the old names of pertussis was the " 100 day cough " . Most cases are

no longer infectious after the 8th week of the disease. Infected

individuals should be quarantined so that the disease is not spread. The

catarrh stage is insidious, and begins with sneezing, lacrimation, coryza,

anorexia, listlessness, and a hacking nocturnal cough. Fever is not present

in most cases. The cough usually becomes paroxysmal around 10 to 14 days

after the onset of the catarrhal symptoms. The paroxysmal stage is

characterized by 5 to 15 rapidly consecutive coughs followed by a hurried,

deep inspiration that causes a whoop-like sound. The cough often produces

copious amounts of viscid mucus accompanied by vomiting and gagging. After

a few normal breaths a new cycle of coughing may develop leaving the

sufferer breathless. They may turn blue, stop breathing, and suffer

convulsions. Make sure the airways are clear of mucus and that the patient

is not choking on vomited material. Use artificial respiration when it is

necessary to assist the sufferer to breath. Make sure that infants are

lying on their sides so that there is less chance of choking and the

airways stay open. Call for medical assistance if needed. Infants under 2

years old are in danger of the most complications. In infants choking

spells may be more common than the whooping sound associated with the

cough. The convalescent stage usually begins 4 to 6 weeks after the onset

of the disease. During this stage the cough becomes less severe and

frequent, the vomiting decreases, and the patient begins to look better.

This convalescence may be disrupted by a secondary infection that causes

irritation of the respiratory tract. The most common complications are

asphyxia, otitis media, pneumonia, hemorrhages, and convulsions, especially

in the young. The weak and elderly are in danger of secondary infections,

especially bronchopneumonia. In homeopathy the remedy Pertussin, the nosode

of the Bordetella bacteria, is reputed to act as a preventative to whooping

cough.

Materia Medica

ACONITE (1). If a constant febrile condition prevails and when at the

commencement the cough is dry, whistling, with soreness of throat. The

child grasps at its throat with every cough, as if it were in pain. Great

anguish, restlessness, fear and anxiety. Feverish, thirsty, heat and dryness.

ANTIMONIUM TART (3). Suffocative cough, the child becomes stiff and blue in

the face (corr-r., cup.). The chest seems full of phlegm, but does not

yield to coughing. The cough causes gagging and vomiting phlegm. Great

rattling of mucus with inability to expectorate. Drowsy and despondent.

Fear of being alone yet does not want to be touch.

BELLADONNA (2). Frequent paroxysms worse < in the night, hard and barking,

like croup. The child gets very red in face with every coughing spell (gets

blue, Corr-r., Ip.). Eyes swollen, and the whites injected with blood.

Bleeding of the nose. In beginning, or when it has attained a high degree

of severity. Fever, red face, throbbing arteries, glistering eyes, dilated

pupils, etc..

CARBO VEG. (3). A remedy for the beginning of whooping cough with gagging,

vomiting and redness of the face. Every violent spill bring up a lump of

phlegm, or is followed by retching, gagging, and waterbrush with cold sweat

and cold pinched face. Wants to be fanned. Aversion to darkness, fear of

ghost, sudden loss of memory.

CINA (2). The child stiffens out and there is a clucking sound in the

throat when the little one comes out of the paroxysms. Grinding of the

teeth during sleep. Paleness of face and blueness around the mouth and

eyes. Spasms with jerking and twisting of muscles. Much picking of the nose

and other worm symptoms. Ill humor, child very cross, does not want to be

touch, or carried.

COCCUS CACTI (2). Whooping cough with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus,

extending in thick, long strings even to the floor (Kali-bi. yellow

strings), waving back and forth, finally giving away. Protracted bronchial

cough remains after pertussis. Cough worse < on first waking. Anxiety,

after eating, in the night, 2 a.m. - 4 a.m. Seems confused.

CORALLIUM RUBRUM (2). Spasms of cough so violent that child loses its

breath and turns purple and black in face. Takes very little food or drink.

Spasmodic, convulsive cough. Head feels too large. Short, quick " minute

gun " cough. Abusive with the pains, complaining and lamenting.

CUPRUM (3). Violent and long-continued paroxysms of cough, completely

exhausting patient. During the attack becomes rigid, turns black in face,

seems as if dead (corr-r.). Vomiting after paroxysm, rattling of mucus in

the chest between attacks. Cramps, especially flexor muscles. Tough,

gelatinous mucus, rattling the chest with face and lips are bluish. Thumbs

tucked in during cough. Anxiety before the attacks of cough. Weeping

alternating with queer antics.

HEPAR SULPH (2). Dry, spasmodic cough, with soreness of larynx, worse <

towards morning. Cough sounds croupy, and causes choking. Rattling, choking

cough, worse < after midnight. Can not bear to be uncovered, coughs when

any part of body is exposed. Copious sour sweat, hasty speech and hasty

drinking. Worse < chilly night air. Irritable, chilly, hypersensitive to

pain, and impatient.

IPECAC (3). Suffocative cough, the child becomes stiff and blue in the

face, finally relaxes and vomits phlegm. The chest seems full of phlegm,

but does not yield to coughing. The cough causes gagging and vomiting

phlegm. Constant nausea with all complaints and disposition to hemorrhages.

Restlessness, tosses about in the bed, capriciousness. tranquillity after

anger.

KALI BICH (2). Violent rattling cough, with an effort to vomit. Choking

cough, with expectoration of viscid yellow mucus, which can be drawn out

into strings (clear Cocc-i.). Burning pain in trachea. Sadness after

annoyance, talks to himself.

KALI SULPH (3). Whooping cough with retching, without vomiting. Yellow,

slimy expectoration. Tongue coated with yellow mucus. Hot and sweaty. Hates

the cough and weeps. Looks fair, fat, and forty even as a child. Anxiety

from warmth.

MAGNESIA PHOSPORICA (1). Convulsive, nervous, dry, spasmodic coughs ending

in a whoop. The cough is in severe paroxysms with blue or swollen and livid

face. Not much mucus. Shrieking with the pain, convulsive weeping.

MEPHITIS (2). Whooping cough where there is a well marked laryngeal spasm,

a loud clear whoop. Spasmodic hollow deep cough with hoarseness and pain in

chest. Inhalation difficult, exhalation almost impossible. Vomits all food

some hours after eating. Worse < night and lying down. Indolence.

PERTUSSIN. This remedy is a nosode made from the discharge of whooping

cough. Can be used as a preventative as well as a curative remedy. ,

the famous English homeopath, use it as a remedy in early cases and found

it help to abort the disease. If the individual was not improving in a few

days he would use another remedy.

PHOSPHORUS (3). Towards the end of whooping cough the disease threatens to

an unfavorable course, hollow, hacking spasmodic ticking cough, excited by

tickling itching in chest, expectoration of tough whitish mucus during the

day or rust-colored, bright, red, frothy bloody mucus. Much hoarseness

almost total loss of voice. Burning piercing soreness and tension in chest.

Comatose sleep in day, restlessness and clammy sweat at night. Lively,

open, sensitive, friendly, etc..

SANGUINARIA (3). Dry cough awaking from sleep, and not easing till patient

its up, with pains in chest, better > by discharges of flatus both ways,

dysponea from afternoon till night, nocturnal diarrhea. Disgusting thoughts

with nausea, desires to be held.

Repertorium

WHOOPING COUGH - acon., ANT-T., Bell., CARB-V., Cina., Cocc-c., CUPR.,

Hep., Ip., Kali-bi., Kali-s., Mag-p., Meph., Pert., PHOS., SANG..

clucking sound in the throat after paroxysms - Cina..

cramps, especially flexor muscles - Cupr..

expectoration -

clear, ropy mucus, extending in thick, long strings even to the floor-

Cocc-c..

rust-colored, bright, red, frothy bloody mucus - Phos..

tough whitish mucus - Phos..

viscid, yellow mucus, can be drawn out into strings - Kali-bi.

yellow, slimy expectoration - Kali-s..

febrile condition prevails - Acon, Bell..

grinding of the teeth during sleep. - Cina..

mentals -

abusive with the pains, complaining and lamenting - Cor-r.

anguish, restlessness, fear and anxiety - Acon.

anxiety -

before the attacks of cough -. Cupr.

warmth, from - Kali-s..

capriciousness - Ip..

darkness, aversion to - Carb-v.

desires to be held - sang.

disgusting thoughts with nausea - sang

drowsy and despondent - Ant-t..

fear of being alone yet does not want to be touch - Ant-t..

hasty speech and hasty drinking - Hep..

ill humor, child very cross,

does not want to be touch, or carried - Cina..

irritable, hypersensitive to pain, and impatient - Hep..

lively, open, sensitive, friendly, etc. - Phos..

restlessness, tosses about in the bed-Ip.

sadness after annoyance, talks to himself - Kali-bi..

shrieking with the pain - mag-p..

tranquillity after anger - Ip..

weeping -

alternating with queer antics - Cupr.

convulsive weeping - mag-p..

rattling of mucus with inability to expectorate - Ant-t

thumbs tucked in during cough - CUPR..

vomiting - Ant-t., Carb-v., Ip., Kali-bi..

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Homeopathic Remedies for Cough

Coughing is the body’s way of removing irritating substances, excess

secretions, and foreign objects from air passages. This is important, both

as a protective mechanism and for the healing process—which is why a cough

should not be artificially suppressed with drugs. When a cough is painful,

too intense, or prevents good rest, the use of remedies can gently relieve

discomfort and help with recovery. Coughing can accompany a wide variety of

illnesses or conditions. If a person has serious difficulty breathing,

coughs up blood or abnormal discharge, or seems very ill in other ways,

professional help should be sought.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also “Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance” in What Is

Homeopathy?

Aconitum napellus: This remedy is indicated when a cough has come on

suddenly—often from exposure to cold wind, or after a traumatic experience.

The cough is likely to be sharp, short, dry, and constant. It may begin

during sleep and wake the person up, or can start when the person goes from

a cool place into a warmer one. Restlessness and fear are typical when this

remedy is needed. It is often used in early stages of croup and asthma.

Belladonna: A cough that comes on suddenly, often with the feeling of a

speck or tickle in the throat, is a strong indication for this remedy. The

cough is intense and nagging and the person may feel as if the head is

about to burst. Sensations of heat, a reddened face, and dilated pupils are

often seen when this remedy is needed.

Bryonia: This remedy is indicated when a cold goes into the chest and the

cough is very painful and dry. The person feels worse from any movement,

and may even need to hold his or her sides or press against the chest to

keep it still. The cough can also make the head or stomach hurt, and

digestion may be upset. The mouth can be dry and the person may be thirsty.

If someone is very grumpy when ill and wants to be left alone, not talked

to or disturbed, Bryonia is likely to be the remedy.

Chamomilla: A dry, hard, irritating cough that starts after being exposed

to wind, or after being overexcited and angry, can indicate this remedy.

The cough is often worse around nine in the evening and may continue into

the night. The nervous system is hypersensitive, and the person can be

extremely irritable and agitated. (Children may even shriek and hit, though

they often calm down if someone carries them.) This remedy is also useful

in asthma attacks, especially those brought on by anger.

Ferrum phosphoricum: This is an excellent remedy for the early stages of

many inflammatory conditions, especially colds and allergy attacks. The

cough is typically short and tickling, and may be painful. Things are worse

in cold air, at night, and in the early morning. The person feels weary,

and often has a moderate fever and lightly flushed cheeks.

Hepar sulphuris calcareum: This remedy is very helpful when a cough is

loose, rattling and gagging, and brings up yellow mucus. It also relieves

long, dry coughing jags. Extreme sensitivity to all sensations—especially

cold—suggests a need for this remedy. Cold in any form (even food or drink)

can set off a bout of coughing, and make the person feel more ill. A person

who needs this remedy feels both physically and emotionally vulnerable, and

can be irritable and touchy. This remedy is often indicated in bronchitis

and croup.

Ipecacuanha: A violent cough that comes with every breath, and long

spasmodic bouts of coughing that end in gagging or vomiting, are

indications for this remedy. The person may have a clean, uncoated tongue

and experience tightness in the throat and chest, or an aggravating tickle.

Warm, humid air or changes in the weather tend to make problems worse.

Ipecacuanha is often used during asthma attacks.

Nux vomica: Indications for this remedy include a tight sensation in the

chest with a dry, hacking, teasing cough—often causing soreness or a

feeling that something has been torn inside. Long coughing jags can end in

stomach pain and retching, and may make the person’s head ache. A person

who needs this remedy is likely to be impatient, irritable, and

oversensitive to everything. A feeling of chilliness is typical, and

problems are often worse from exertion (both mental and physical) and worse

in the morning.

Phosphorus: This remedy is indicated when a person experiences hoarseness

and a tickly cough that hurts the throat, or a cold that travels quickly to

the chest. The cough can be aggravated by talking, laughing, and exposure

to cold air. The person may feel heaviness or tightness. A thirst for cold

drinks (that may cause nausea after warming up in the stomach) is another

indication for Phosphorus. A person who needs this remedy is typically

imaginative and fearful, and likes the company of others, but tires very

easily. This remedy is often used for loss of the voice and laryngitis.

Pulsatilla: Coughs that are dry in the evening and loose in the morning,

worse in a stuffy room or when the person feels too warm, and improved in

open air may indicate this remedy. The chest usually has a feeling of

pressure and soreness, and thick yellow mucus may be coughed up with

gagging and choking. A person who needs this remedy usually likes attention

and company. It is often given to children who tend toward tears when ill

and want to be held and comforted.

Rumex crispus: A teasing, hacking cough that is triggered by a tickle in

the pit of the throat is a strong indication for this remedy; even touching

the base of the throat can set off coughing. The cough is often dry, but

frothy or stringy mucus may come up. Coughing may begin when the person

goes outside or changes from a warm place to a cool one. The cough can keep

the person from sleeping, and the center and left side of the chest are

likely to be sore.

Spongia tosta: This remedy is indicated when a cough is loud, harsh, dry,

and sounds like barking or sawing wood. The person may wake up feeling

suffocated, as if the throat is plugged or the breathing passages are dry.

Problems are usually made worse from being in a room that is too warm, or

from lying down with the head too low. Talking aggravates the cough, and so

does exposure to cold air and smoke. Sitting up usually helps, and drinking

something warm or eating small amounts brings some relief. This remedy is

often helpful during croup and asthma.

Sulphur: This remedy is indicated for burning, irritating coughs that get

worse at night in bed, as well as for breathing problems during sleep. It

can also be useful when a mild cough drags on for a week or more without

getting worse, but without much improvement. Burning sensations, redness of

eyes and mucous membranes, foul odors, and an aggravation from bathing are

often seen in a person who needs this remedy.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions –––

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions

where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a

physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used.

In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take

one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait

and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly

stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the

condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several

times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and

in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a

different remedy.

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Coughs

Bryonia

Bronchitis, chest cold, cough centers around the upper chest, patient is

very dry, and has very extreme desire for cold drinks.

Gelsemium

Patient has cough that is very scratchy accompanied by a cold or the flu

and aches all over. The cough is centered on the lower throat.

Ignatia

Hoarse, hacking cough that irritates the throat. The symptoms usually are

accompanied by mental symptoms of grief, hopelessness, or hysteria. Patient

may have laryngitis and chills.

Antimonium Tartarticum

This is useful for a respiratory disease that has its onset in warm damp

surroundings. There may be asthma symptoms, with bronchitis, and chest

congestion. There is a rattling cough. This remedy may be useful in cases

of pneumonia where there is a blockage of air passages and mucous blocks

the windpipe creating a feeling of suffocation. Symptoms may be worse at 4

a.m., and the patient may have to sit up rather than lie down to breathe.

Useful when there are respiratory blockages in the air passages of newborn

babies.

Phosphorus

There is a hard dry cough, almost a barking sound, with a persistent

tickle. Bronchitis and hoarseness, with painful laryngitis. Patient is very

cold and shivering and can't stand to have the windows open.

Spongia

Dry Asthma symptoms. Croup. Difficult breathing. This type of cough

usually gets worse around midnight. The cough is from a very deep place in

the lungs. This cough is worse from cold air, warm rooms, and warm foods or

drinks give some relief.

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