COMMON COLD
Common cold is a frequently occurring problem affecting the nose and throat, caused by a virus or an allergy. On an average one attack of common cold may last from 3 to 10 days.
SPREAD OF INFECTION:
• Virus exists in infected person’s nasal discharge or sputum.
• Handkerchief, pencils, telephone receiver, hand shaking etc., may also spread the virus from the infected persons to others.
• Virus enters body through nose either directly or by rubbing eyes.
FACTORS WHICH PREDISPOSE AND CAUSE ALLERGY:
• Exposure to cold weather
• Sudden change of temperature
• Eating cold food/cold drinks
• Pollens, perfume, animal dander etc
REASONS:
• Cold weather
• Sprays and perfumes
• Pollens
• Eating cold food
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
• Running nose
• Sneezing
• Tickling sensation in nose
• Stuffed nose
• Soreness in throat
• Chills
• Body ache
• Mild fever may be present
DO’S AND DON’TS:
• Steam inhalation
• Encourage the child to blow nose by tickling tip of the nostril.
• Protect the child from sudden exposure to cold.
• Keep child warm during winter months.
• Give child adequate rest, fluid and good nutrition.
• Consult a qualified homoeopath for treatment and to prevent
any new infection.
YOUR HOMEOPATHY HOME KIT-
1) NUX- VOMICA 30-
Symptoms:
• Taken at the very onset, aborts a cold [ sneezing, nose block, etc]
2) NATRUM MURIATICUM 30-
Symptoms:
• Severe bouts of sneezing, profuse watery discharge from nose or eyes
• Nose block
• THE FIRST STAGE OF A COLD
3) BRYONIA 30-
Symptoms:
• Nose block with head congestion
• Whitish mucusy discharge
• THE SECOND STAGE OF A COLD
• Great thirst
4) PULSATILLA 30-
Symptoms:
• Thick yellow-green discharge, nose block especially at night
• Loss of smell
• Lack of thirst
• THE THIRD STAGE OF A COLD
5) ACONITUM NAPELLUS 30-
Symptoms:
• Sudden attack after exposure to dry, cold wind
• Sneezing and running nose
• Anxiety with restlessness
• Increased thirst
6) BELLADONNA 30-
Symptoms:
• Sudden onset of violent
• Attack of cold
• Fever with pulsating headache
• Sore throat and running nose
7) ARSENIC ALBUM 30-
Symptoms:
• Cold attack in winter
• Thin, watery and irritating discharge from nose
• Along with a Stuffed nose
• Frequent heavy bouts of sneezing
• Leg pains & acute flu liokie symptoms may be present…
• Frequent thirst for small quantity of water
• Feels better after warm drinks.
DOSAGE- 4 pills 3-6 times a day – depending on the severity.
[FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE FIRST LINE MEDICINES FOR COMMON COLD BUT IT IS ADVISED THAT A QUALIFIED HOMOEOPATHIC DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED.]
MY SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION- FP 6x + KM 6x + NM 6x +Sil 6x
These are Biochemic medicines.
DOSE: Children: A total of 10-15 Tab. /day
Adults: A total of 15- 30 tab. /day
DOSAGE: 4-8 Times / day
P.S.: This is the first tip to all my friends. Here I would like to inform you that the sections titled "YOUR HOMEOPATHY HOME KIT" & "MY SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION" will be appearing henceforth in all my tips. "MY SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION" section will include those medicine/s which I have used over the 20-25 years of my practise & have seen many amamzing results.....
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1 comment:
a very interesting article as it also is in details with the causes and symptoms. very informative for me atleast as i suffer from frequent colds. is there anything on increasing resistance power by taking homoeopathy medicines?
that would also make an interesting reading.
thanks for the information here.
Ravi Hegde,
Bombay.
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