Monday, September 22, 2008

ACUTE BRONCHITIS...

Acute bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tree, leading to swelling and mucus formation in lungs resulting in cough, breathlessness and wheezing. [Whistling sound when you breathe]

CAUSES:


  • Infection [mostly viral, rarely bacterial or fungal]
  • Allergic response.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:


  • Cough
  • Chest feels tight with difficulty in breathing
  • Sputum scanty, white and may be streaked with blood.
  • Sputum becomes yellowish, green and increases in quantity after 1-2 days
  • High fever
  • Loss of appetite.
DO’S AND DON’TS:



  • Keep the child away from air pollutant, smoke, dust etc.
  • Wash child’s hand often to get rid of any viruses.
  • Don’t ignore the symptoms; taking incomplete treatment may lead to chronic bronchitis.
WHAT CAN HOMEOPATHY DO?


  • Improves self defense mechanism of the body.
  • No side-effects of medicines
  • Helps in in reducing the severity of the attack

Following are some of the first line medicines for Acute Bronchitis but it is advised that a qualified homeopathic doctor should be consulted.

YOUR HOMEOPATHY HOME KIT:

ACONITUM NAPELLUS 30:
Symptoms:

  • Onset of bronchitis due to exposure to dry, cold winds
  • Constant pressure in chest
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Hoarse and dry cough
  • Extreme restlessness with anxiety
  • Increased thirst.
BRYONIA ALBA 30:
Symptoms:


  • Dry cough with gagging and vomiting
  • Gets worse after eating
  • Difficult breathing
  • Worse during movement but better at rest
  • Child likes to drink quantity of water often
  • Irritability
DOSAGE: 4-8 Times / day

MY SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION:

FP 6X+ KM 6X+ KS 6X+ NS 6X+ Sil 6X

These are Biochemic medicines.

DOSE: Children:A total of 10-15 Tab. /day
Adults: A total of 15- 30 tab. /day








1 comment:

Dr. Rahul Joshi said...

Very well written articles. : )