Showing posts with label Acute Bronchitis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Acute Bronchitis. Show all posts

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