Homeopathic remedies and homeopathy treatment for cough.
Cough is a reflex symptom which keeps throat and airway clear, it clears the substances which cause irritation in our air passage or it protects the respiratory system by clearing it irritants and secretions. When the level of irritants in the air is high or when the respiratory system becomes infected coughing may become frequent and prolonged.
Causes of cough
Infections
(A) Acute – laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough
(B) Chronic – pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, chronic laryngitis, lung abscess.
Mechanical irritation
Inhalation of dust
Irritant gases
Chemical fumes
Pungent smell
Tobacco smoking
Foreign body in larynx or bronchi
Compression of air passages
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Pulmonary oedema
Reflex cough
Wax in external ear or otitis media
From reflex irritation of vagus
Distension of stomach
Liver abscess
Thermal stimulus
Inhalation of cold air especially in asthmatics and those with intercurrent infections
Habit cough
When a patient has suffered from some prolonged illness in which cough has been a prominent feature, the cough may at time persist as a habit after the cause has ceased to operate.
Psychogenic cough
May be a form of obscessional neurosis or co-ordinated tic
Diagnosis
Physical examination – sputum color and consistency, examination of lungs, examination of liver and spleen, lymph nodes
Blood test – include complete blood count, ESR, blood culture
Other test – include X-RAY chest, CT scan and MRI chest, barium swallow, X-RAY sinus, echocardiogram, lung function test, sputum microscopy.
Cough remedy or treatment
Treatment of cough depends upon cause and condition of patient.
Homeopathic treatment or remedies of cough – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat cough but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved remedies are available for cough treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for cough treatment
Aconite, Belladonna, Natrum Mur, Silicea, Bryonia, Rhus Tox, Pulsatilla, Antim Tart, Spongia, Drosera, Baryta Carb, Calcaria Carb, kali Bi, Natrum Sulph, Allium Cepa, Rumex, Causticum, Acetic Acid, Arsenic Album, Phosphorous, Hep Sulph and many other remedies.
Allopathic treatment – treatment mainly done by cough suppressants, expectorants etc
Other natural and alternative modes of treatment – include naturopathy, yoga therapy, acupressure, acupuncture, Ayurveda, hydrotherapy etc.
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