HOMEOPATHY FOR COMMON COLD...

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


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