Pertussis (Whooping Cough) & Homeopathic Treatment

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These are to only be guidelines in the case of acute illness or first

aid. It helps shorten your time in looking when you are in a hurry

with an ill child. It helps you narrow down a little. Read

thru the list - if you find a remedy that sounds like it might fit, then

go to your book and read more about that remedy in the Internal Materia

Medica.

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WHOOPING COUGH

Whooping cough is endemic worldwide and tends to become epidemic every 2

to 4 years. The causative agent of whooping cough is a bacteria named

Bordetella pertussis which is usually spread by droplets sprayed through

the air by coughing during the early stages of the disease. The bacteria

invades the mucus membranes of the nasopharynx, trachea, and bronchi and

has an incubation of 7 to 14 days. The illness has 3 stages, the

catarrah, paroxysmal, and convalescent. The entire cycle may last from 2

to 3 months. One of the old names of pertussis was the " 100 day

cough " . Most cases are no longer infectious after the 8th week of

the disease. Infected individuals should be quarantined so that the

disease is not spread. The catarrh stage is insidious, and begins with

sneezing, lacrimation, coryza, anorexia, listlessness, and a hacking

nocturnal cough. Fever is not present in most cases. The cough usually

becomes paroxysmal around 10 to 14 days after the onset of the catarrhal

symptoms. The paroxysmal stage is characterized by 5 to 15 rapidly

consecutive coughs followed by a hurried, deep inspiration that causes a

whoop-like sound. The cough often produces copious amounts of viscid

mucus accompanied by vomiting and gagging. After a few normal breaths a

new cycle of coughing may develop leaving the sufferer breathless. They

may turn blue, stop breathing, and suffer convulsions. Make sure the

airways are clear of mucus and that the patient is not choking on vomited

material. Use artificial respiration when it is necessary to assist the

sufferer to breath. Make sure that infants are lying on their sides so

that there is less chance of choking and the airways stay open. Call for

medical assistance if needed. Infants under 2 years old are in danger of

the most complications. In infants choking spells may be more common than

the whooping sound associated with the cough. The convalescent stage

usually begins 4 to 6 weeks after the onset of the disease. During this

stage the cough becomes less severe and frequent, the vomiting decreases,

and the patient begins to look better. This convalescence may be

disrupted by a secondary infection that causes irritation of the

respiratory tract. The most common complications are asphyxia, otitis

media, pneumonia, hemorrhages, and convulsions, especially in the young.

The weak and elderly are in danger of secondary infections, especially

bronchopneumonia. In homeopathy the remedy Pertussin, the nosode of the

Bordetella bacteria, is reputed to act as a preventative to whooping

cough.

Materia Medica

ACONITE (1). If a constant febrile condition prevails and when at the

commencement the cough is dry, whistling, with soreness of throat. The

child grasps at its throat with every cough, as if it were in pain. Great

anguish, restlessness, fear and anxiety. Feverish, thirsty, heat and

dryness.

ANTIMONIUM TART (3). Suffocative cough, the child becomes stiff and blue

in the face (corr-r., cup.). The chest seems full of phlegm, but does not

yield to coughing. The cough causes gagging and vomiting phlegm. Great

rattling of mucus with inability to expectorate. Drowsy and despondent.

Fear of being alone yet does not want to be touch.

BELLADONNA (2). Frequent paroxysms worse < in the night, hard and

barking, like croup. The child gets very red in face with every coughing

spell (gets blue, Corr-r., Ip.). Eyes swollen, and the whites injected

with blood. Bleeding of the nose. In beginning, or when it has attained a

high degree of severity. Fever, red face, throbbing arteries, glistering

eyes, dilated pupils, etc..

CARBO VEG. (3). A remedy for the beginning of whooping cough with

gagging, vomiting and redness of the face. Every violent spill bring up a

lump of phlegm, or is followed by retching, gagging, and waterbrush with

cold sweat and cold pinched face. Wants to be fanned. Aversion to

darkness, fear of ghost, sudden loss of memory.

CINA (2). The child stiffens out and there is a clucking sound in the

throat when the little one comes out of the paroxysms. Grinding of the

teeth during sleep. Paleness of face and blueness around the mouth and

eyes. Spasms with jerking and twisting of muscles. Much picking of the

nose and other worm symptoms. Ill humor, child very cross, does not want

to be touch, or carried.

COCCUS CACTI (2). Whooping cough with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus,

extending in thick, long strings even to the floor (Kali-bi. yellow

strings), waving back and forth, finally giving away. Protracted

bronchial cough remains after pertussis. Cough worse < on first

waking. Anxiety, after eating, in the night, 2 a.m. - 4 a.m. Seems

confused.

CORALLIUM RUBRUM (2). Spasms of cough so violent that child loses its

breath and turns purple and black in face. Takes very little food or

drink. Spasmodic, convulsive cough. Head feels too large. Short, quick

" minute gun " cough. Abusive with the pains, complaining and

lamenting.

CUPRUM (3). Violent and long-continued paroxysms of cough, completely

exhausting patient. During the attack becomes rigid, turns black in face,

seems as if dead (corr-r.). Vomiting after paroxysm, rattling of mucus in

the chest between attacks. Cramps, especially flexor muscles. Tough,

gelatinous mucus, rattling the chest with face and lips are bluish.

Thumbs tucked in during cough. Anxiety before the attacks of cough.

Weeping alternating with queer antics.

HEPAR SULPH (2). Dry, spasmodic cough, with soreness of larynx, worse

< towards morning. Cough sounds croupy, and causes choking. Rattling,

choking cough, worse < after midnight. Can not bear to be uncovered,

coughs when any part of body is exposed. Copious sour sweat, hasty speech

and hasty drinking. Worse < chilly night air. Irritable, chilly,

hypersensitive to pain, and impatient.

IPECAC (3). Suffocative cough, the child becomes stiff and blue in the

face, finally relaxes and vomits phlegm. The chest seems full of phlegm,

but does not yield to coughing. The cough causes gagging and vomiting

phlegm. Constant nausea with all complaints and disposition to

hemorrhages. Restlessness, tosses about in the bed, capriciousness.

tranquillity after anger.

KALI BICH (2). Violent rattling cough, with an effort to vomit. Choking

cough, with expectoration of viscid yellow mucus, which can be drawn out

into strings (clear Cocc-i.). Burning pain in trachea. Sadness after

annoyance, talks to himself.

KALI SULPH (3). Whooping cough with retching, without vomiting. Yellow,

slimy expectoration. Tongue coated with yellow mucus. Hot and sweaty.

Hates the cough and weeps. Looks fair, fat, and forty even as a child.

Anxiety from warmth.

MAGNESIA PHOSPORICA (1). Convulsive, nervous, dry, spasmodic coughs

ending in a whoop. The cough is in severe paroxysms with blue or swollen

and livid face. Not much mucus. Shrieking with the pain, convulsive

weeping.

MEPHITIS (2). Whooping cough where there is a well marked laryngeal

spasm, a loud clear whoop. Spasmodic hollow deep cough with hoarseness

and pain in chest. Inhalation difficult, exhalation almost impossible.

Vomits all food some hours after eating. Worse < night and lying down.

Indolence.

PERTUSSIN. This remedy is a nosode made from the discharge of whooping

cough. Can be used as a preventative as well as a curative remedy. ,

the famous English homeopath, use it as a remedy in early cases and found

it help to abort the disease. If the individual was not improving in a

few days he would use another remedy.

PHOSPHORUS (3). Towards the end of whooping cough the disease threatens

to an unfavorable course, hollow, hacking spasmodic ticking cough,

excited by tickling itching in chest, expectoration of tough whitish

mucus during the day or rust-colored, bright, red, frothy bloody mucus.

Much hoarseness almost total loss of voice. Burning piercing soreness and

tension in chest. Comatose sleep in day, restlessness and clammy sweat at

night. Lively, open, sensitive, friendly, etc..

SANGUINARIA (3). Dry cough awaking from sleep, and not easing till

patient its up, with pains in chest, better > by discharges of flatus

both ways, dysponea from afternoon till night, nocturnal diarrhea.

Disgusting thoughts with nausea, desires to be held.

Repertorium

WHOOPING COUGH - acon., ANT-T., Bell., CARB-V., Cina., Cocc-c., CUPR.,

Hep., Ip., Kali-bi., Kali-s., Mag-p., Meph., Pert., PHOS.,

SANG..

clucking sound in the throat after paroxysms - Cina..

cramps, especially flexor muscles - Cupr..

expectoration -

clear, ropy mucus, extending in thick, long strings even to the floor-

Cocc-c..

rust-colored, bright, red, frothy bloody mucus - Phos..

tough whitish mucus - Phos..

viscid, yellow mucus, can be drawn out into strings - Kali-bi.

yellow, slimy expectoration - Kali-s..

febrile condition prevails - Acon, Bell..

grinding of the teeth during sleep. - Cina..

mentals -

abusive with the pains, complaining and lamenting - Cor-r.

anguish, restlessness, fear and anxiety - Acon.

anxiety -

before the attacks of cough -. Cupr.

warmth, from - Kali-s..

capriciousness - Ip..

darkness, aversion to - Carb-v.

desires to be held - sang.

disgusting thoughts with nausea - sang

drowsy and despondent - Ant-t..

fear of being alone yet does not want to be touch - Ant-t..

hasty speech and hasty drinking - Hep..

ill humor, child very cross,

does not want to be touch, or carried - Cina..

irritable, hypersensitive to pain, and impatient - Hep..

lively, open, sensitive, friendly, etc. - Phos..

restlessness, tosses about in the bed-Ip.

sadness after annoyance, talks to himself - Kali-bi..

shrieking with the pain - mag-p..

tranquillity after anger - Ip..

weeping -

alternating with queer antics - Cupr.

convulsive weeping - mag-p..

rattling of mucus with inability to expectorate - Ant-t

thumbs tucked in during cough - CUPR..

vomiting - Ant-t., Carb-v., Ip., Kali-bi..

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Homeopathic Remedies for Cough

* Introduction

* Remedy options

* Amount to take

Coughing is the body's way of removing irritating substances, excess

secretions, and foreign objects from air passages. This is important,

both as a protective mechanism and for the healing process-which is why a

cough should not be artificially suppressed with drugs. When a cough is

painful, too intense, or prevents good rest, the use of remedies can

gently relieve discomfort and help with recovery. Coughing can accompany

a wide variety of illnesses or conditions. If a person has serious

difficulty breathing, coughs up blood or abnormal discharge, or seems

very ill in other ways, professional help should be sought.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also " Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance "

in What Is Homeopathy?

Aconitum napellus: This remedy is indicated when a cough has come on

suddenly-often from exposure to cold wind, or after a traumatic

experience. The cough is likely to be sharp, short, dry, and constant. It

may begin during sleep and wake the person up, or can start when the

person goes from a cool place into a warmer one. Restlessness and fear

are typical when this remedy is needed. It is often used in early stages

of croup and asthma.

Belladonna: A cough that comes on suddenly, often with the feeling of a

speck or tickle in the throat, is a strong indication for this remedy.

The cough is intense and nagging and the person may feel as if the head

is about to burst. Sensations of heat, a reddened face, and dilated

pupils are often seen when this remedy is needed.

Bryonia: This remedy is indicated when a cold goes into the chest and the

cough is very painful and dry. The person feels worse from any movement,

and may even need to hold his or her sides or press against the chest to

keep it still. The cough can also make the head or stomach hurt, and

digestion may be upset. The mouth can be dry and the person may be

thirsty. If someone is very grumpy when ill and wants to be left alone,

not talked to or disturbed, Bryonia is likely to be the remedy.

Chamomilla: A dry, hard, irritating cough that starts after being exposed

to wind, or after being overexcited and angry, can indicate this remedy.

The cough is often worse around nine in the evening and may continue into

the night. The nervous system is hypersensitive, and the person can be

extremely irritable and agitated. (Children may even shriek and hit,

though they often calm down if someone carries them.) This remedy is also

useful in asthma attacks, especially those brought on by anger.

Ferrum phosphoricum: This is an excellent remedy for the early stages of

many inflammatory conditions, especially colds and allergy attacks. The

cough is typically short and tickling, and may be painful. Things are

worse in cold air, at night, and in the early morning. The person feels

weary, and often has a moderate fever and lightly flushed

cheeks.

Hepar sulphuris calcareum: This remedy is very helpful when a cough is

loose, rattling and gagging, and brings up yellow mucus. It also relieves

long, dry coughing jags. Extreme sensitivity to all sensations-especially

cold-suggests a need for this remedy. Cold in any form (even food or

drink) can set off a bout of coughing, and make the person feel more ill.

A person who needs this remedy feels both physically and emotionally

vulnerable, and can be irritable and touchy. This remedy is often

indicated in bronchitis and croup.

Ipecacuanha: A violent cough that comes with every breath, and long

spasmodic bouts of coughing that end in gagging or vomiting, are

indications for this remedy. The person may have a clean, uncoated tongue

and experience tightness in the throat and chest, or an aggravating

tickle. Warm, humid air or changes in the weather tend to make problems

worse. Ipecacuanha is often used during asthma attacks.

Nux vomica: Indications for this remedy include a tight sensation in the

chest with a dry, hacking, teasing cough-often causing soreness or a

feeling that something has been torn inside. Long coughing jags can end

in stomach pain and retching, and may make the person's head ache. A

person who needs this remedy is likely to be impatient, irritable, and

oversensitive to everything. A feeling of chilliness is typical, and

problems are often worse from exertion (both mental and physical) and

worse in the morning.

Phosphorus: This remedy is indicated when a person experiences hoarseness

and a tickly cough that hurts the throat, or a cold that travels quickly

to the chest. The cough can be aggravated by talking, laughing, and

exposure to cold air. The person may feel heaviness or tightness. A

thirst for cold drinks (that may cause nausea after warming up in the

stomach) is another indication for Phosphorus. A person who needs this

remedy is typically imaginative and fearful, and likes the company of

others, but tires very easily. This remedy is often used for loss of the

voice and laryngitis.

Pulsatilla: Coughs that are dry in the evening and loose in the morning,

worse in a stuffy room or when the person feels too warm, and improved in

open air may indicate this remedy. The chest usually has a feeling of

pressure and soreness, and thick yellow mucus may be coughed up with

gagging and choking. A person who needs this remedy usually likes

attention and company. It is often given to children who tend toward

tears when ill and want to be held and comforted.

Rumex crispus: A teasing, hacking cough that is triggered by a tickle in

the pit of the throat is a strong indication for this remedy; even

touching the base of the throat can set off coughing. The cough is often

dry, but frothy or stringy mucus may come up. Coughing may begin when the

person goes outside or changes from a warm place to a cool one. The cough

can keep the person from sleeping, and the center and left side of the

chest are likely to be sore.

Spongia tosta: This remedy is indicated when a cough is loud, harsh, dry,

and sounds like barking or sawing wood. The person may wake up feeling

suffocated, as if the throat is plugged or the breathing passages are

dry. Problems are usually made worse from being in a room that is too

warm, or from lying down with the head too low. Talking aggravates the

cough, and so does exposure to cold air and smoke. Sitting up usually

helps, and drinking something warm or eating small amounts brings some

relief. This remedy is often helpful during croup and asthma.

Sulphur: This remedy is indicated for burning, irritating coughs that get

worse at night in bed, as well as for breathing problems during sleep. It

can also be useful when a mild cough drags on for a week or more without

getting worse, but without much improvement. Burning sensations, redness

of eyes and mucous membranes, foul odors, and an aggravation from bathing

are often seen in a person who needs this remedy.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

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Remedies

(See also Homeopathic Remedies for Asthma, Bronchitis, and Common

Cold.)

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Coughs

Bryonia

Bronchitis, chest cold, cough centers around the upper chest, patient is

very dry, and has very extreme desire for cold drinks.

Gelsemium

Patient

has cough that is very scratchy accompanied by a cold or the flu and

aches all over. The cough is centered on the lower throat.

Ignatia

Hoarse,

hacking cough that irritates the throat. The symptoms usually are

accompanied by mental symptoms of grief, hopelessness, or hysteria.

Patient may have laryngitis and chills.

Antimonium Tartarticum

This is

useful for a respiratory disease that has its onset in warm damp

surroundings. There may be asthma symptoms, with bronchitis, and chest

congestion. There is a rattling cough. This remedy may be useful in cases

of pneumonia where there is a blockage of air passages and mucous blocks

the windpipe creating a feeling of suffocation. Symptoms may be worse at

4 a.m., and the patient may have to sit up rather than lie down to

breathe. Useful when there are respiratory blockages in the air passages

of newborn babies.

Phosphorus

There is a

hard dry cough, almost a barking sound, with a persistent tickle.

Bronchitis and hoarseness, with painful laryngitis. Patient is very cold

and shivering and can't stand to have the windows open.

Spongia

Dry Asthma

symptoms. Croup. Difficult breathing. This type of cough usually gets

worse around midnight. The cough is from a very deep place in the lungs.

This cough is worse from cold air, warm rooms, and warm foods or drinks

give some relief.

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WHOOPING COUGH

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an infection of the

respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B.

pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a

" whooping " sound when the person breathes in.

Symptoms of whooping cough

The disease begins with a cold and a mild cough. After this, the typical

coughing bouts set in. The coughing continues until no air is left in the

lungs. After this comes a deep intake of breath that produces a heaving,

'whooping' sound when the air passes the larynx (windpipe) that gives

rise to the name of the disease.

The patient will eventually cough up some phlegm and these attacks may

well be followed by vomiting. The child's temperature is likely to remain

normal.

A bout of whooping cough can be very distressing for both the child and

the parents who feel unable to help.

Coughing attacks may occur up to 40 times a day and the disease can last

for up to eight weeks.

#Drosera. [Dros]

Drosera is one of the remedies praised by Hahnemann; indeed, he once said

that Drosera 30th sufficed to cure nearly every case of whooping cough, a

statement which clinical experience has not verified. Drosera, however,

will benefit a large number of the cases, if the following indications be

present: a barking cough in such frequent paroxysms as to prevent the

catching of the breath; worse in the evening. All efforts to raise the

phlegm end in retching and vomiting. The attacks are especially worse

after midnight; the child holds its epigastrium while coughing. The

drosera child cries a great deal. Arnica has crying before coughing

because recollection or previous soreness and pain in present. Bayes

says: " Drosera is more useful in whooping cough than any other

remedy in our Materia Medica. " Unlike Hahnemann, however, he claims

that the higher dilutions are powerless, and he prescribes the first.

Drosera acts better in pure, uncomplicated whooping cough, and while it

will correspond to some epidemics it will fail in others.

Solanum Carolinense has a good clinical record in explosive and spasmodic

coughs, and is recommended by electric physicians as almost

specific.

#Castanea vesca [Cast-v]

Has also been vaunted as a specific in the 3x dilution.

#Cuprum. [Cupr]

In whooping cough accompanied with convulsions, or when the paroxysms are

long and interrupted, Cuprum will be the remedy. Spasms of the flexor

muscles predominate. The cough is very violent and threatens suffocation.

This remedy will come in sometimes very nicely after Drosera and do good

work. The patient coughs up a tough, gelatinous mucus, there is much

rattling in the chest, and the face and lips are bluish. A great

characteristic of the remedy is the relief from a swallow of cold water.

Hale mentions the usefulness of Cuprum in cases accompanied with spasms,

clenched hands, etc.

#Corallium rubrum. [Cor-r]

This is a very useful remedy in severe cases of whooping cough. Before

the cough there is a smothering sensation. The child gaps and becomes

black in the face. It is a remedy for that shot, quick, ringing cough

known as the " minute gun " cough. The smothering shows itself in

the form of gasping, crowing inspirations. After each attack of cough the

child sinks back perfectly exhausted. No other drug produces such a

violent paroxysm. It is perhaps oftener indicated in the later stages of

the affection, but the neurotic element must be present, and also the

constriction of the chest before the attacks. The crowing inspiration of

whoop is not so pronounced as under Mephitis. Dr. Teste recommended

Corallium and Chelidonium as comprising the entire therapeutics or

whooping cough, and Dunham praises Corallium in violent cases.

#Coccus cacti. [Coc-c]

This remedy has paroxysms of cough with vomiting of clear, ropy mucus,

extending in thick, long strings even to the floor. This is sometimes

seen in children who cough and cough with this tenacious mucus stringing

from mouth and nose, waving to and fro until it finally gives way. The

paroxysms come on in the morning, and accompanying them there is often

vomiting of a clear, ropy mucus. Eructations of wind following cough are

an indication for Ambra grisea. Coccus is a useful remedy for the

protracted bronchial catarrhs remaining after whooping cough. The

excessive secretion of mucus under Coccus is marked and causes the child

to strangle. The choking is most characteristic, even more so than the

strangling.

#Mephitis. [Meph]

Mephitis is useful in a cough with a well marked laryngeal spasm, a

whoop. Cough is worse at night on lying down, there is a suffocated

feeling, and the child cannot exhale. Farrington observes that this

remedy will often apparently make the patient worse, while it really

tends to shorten the course of the disease. The catarrhal symptoms

calling Mephitis are slight, but the whoop is prominent. The smothering

comes on with cough, while with Corallium rubrum it comes on before the

cough, and is followed by great exhaustion. There is not much

expectoration with Mephitis. There are many spasmodic symptoms with this

remedy, such as cramping of the legs at night. The writer has also seen

good results from Naphthalin when the cough is very dry and catarrhal

symptoms not pronounced, and the paroxysms of extreme length, and the

constriction of the chest are present. It is a remedy that is especially

suitable to whooping cough in adults. One of Hahnemann's therapeutic

hints in whooping cough is ledum, which has a spasmodic racking cough,

and should be thought of in connection with this affection.

#Belladonna. [bell]

In sudden violent paroxysms of whooping cough, without any expectoration,

and the symptoms of cerebral congestion, Belladonna will be found useful.

Epistaxis may accompany, and the patient is worse at night.

Boenninghausen says that it is suitable mostly in the beginning of the

disease, or, later, when there is fever. Often in the beginning of the

disease it use will shorten and modify the disease. Another indication

for belladonna is present when the attacks terminate by sneezing. The

cough is excited by a tickling in the throat, as if from down. Retching

and vomiting and pain in the stomach are prominent symptoms, but when

Belladonna is the remedy the congestive symptoms will be present and

active, the onset sudden; the child grasps at the throat and clings to

its mother, as if frightened.

#Ipecac. [ip]

Convulsive cough, where the child stiffness out and becomes blue or pale

and loses its breath, great nausea and relief from vomiting are prominent

symptoms for Ipecac. A " gagging cough " is a good indication for

the remedy. The discharge of mucus is copious and tenacious, and the

patient is very weak after the attacks. Violent shattering coughs

following each other in quick succession, not permitting recovery of

breath, indicate Ipecac. he child is limp and weak, and there is free

perspiration. Sulphur is an excellent remedy for vomiting after the

paroxysmal cough.

#Antimonium tartaricum. [Ant-t]

With this remedy the child is worse when excited or angry, or when

eating; the cough culminates in vomiting of mucus and food. There is much

rattling of mucus in the chest, but the expectoration is slight. The

child demanding Antimonium tartaricum will be irritable and cross, and

will cry, when approached; the tongue will be white and weakness will be

present. If diarrhoea be present with great debility and depression of

vital forces, or if the child vomits its supper shortly after midnight,

Antimonium tartaricum will be the remedy. It also has marked aggravation

form warm drinks.

#Cina. [Cina]

This is not always a worm remedy. It is a most excellent remedy in

whooping cough. It has the same rigidity as Ipecac, the child stiffness

out and there is a clucking sound in the oesophagus when the little one

comes out of the paroxysm. Grinding of the teeth during sleep will

further indicate Cina. It, is of course, specially indicated by symptoms

of worms and in children who are predisposed there to.

#Magnesia phosphorica. [Mag-p]

This is the prominent Schuesslerian remedy for whooping cough, which

begins as does common cold. The attacks are convulsive and nervous,

ending in a whoop. Clinically, I have found this remedy, used in the 30th

potency, to act marvelously in certain epidemics. While associated with

Dr. Boericke, of San Francisco, it was not an uncommon thing for

a patient to come to us for " some of our whooping cough

remedy, " which was nothing else than Magnesia phosphorica 30th. It

seemed especially adapted to the then prevailing epidemic. The

indications may be stated as cough in severe paroxysms, with blue or

swollen and livid face, with a severe whoop.

Kali sulphuricum will also at times be found useful.

#Sanguinaria nitrate. [sang]

This remedy is useful when there is hoarseness, rawness in the throat and

larynx, and headache.

# Kali bichromicum. [Kali-bi]

This remedy suits cases where there is a hoarse cough; child breathes

superficially and rapidly to prevent attacks of coughing. It is a coarser

cough than that of Hepar, worse from eating and on inspiring deeply;

there is a general catarrhal involvement of the nose, throat and frontal

sinus, and the expectoration is yellow, tough and stringy, differing from

that of Coccus cacti in being yellow.

Coqueluchin or Pertussin, a nosode of whooping cough, is advocated by Dr.

J. H. e, of London, who claims food results from its use. A

spasmodic hacking, deep-sounding, croupy cough with coryza and difficulty

in getting the breath seem to be the indications. Cartier and others

report success with the remedy. It is better used not lower than the

30th.

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Pertussis

" Whooping cough " can be quite a nasty and prolonged illness,

even in older children, in whom it is seldom fatal or dangerous. It can

certainly threaten life in young infants under one year of age, because

of the narrowness of the immature laryngeal opening and its particular

vulnerability to obstruction from any inflammation or swelling. It is

rarely serious in children older than six; and adults, for some reason,

rarely contract the illness at all, even when they are exposed and have

never had it before.

The incubation period varies from one to two weeks; and the illness often

begins quite slowly, with some fever, typical upper respiratory symptoms,

and a cough that gradually becomes more and more paroxysmal, until the

characteristic spasms appear, often terminating in vomiting or tenacious

sputum ejected with great violence. Such a cough may commonly persist for

six weeks or even longer, suggesting an autoallergic as well as an

infectious origin.

The nosode Pertussin, prepared from the sputum of patients with this

disease, is the homeopathic remedy generally used for prophylaxis of

exposed children (Pertussin 30c, one dose daily for two weeks after

contact); and it can also be given in early stages of illness, at

four-hour intervals. Drosera is the remedy most often used for the

illness itself, although other remedies may also be needed. For children

with a well developed cough, Drosera 30c or Pertussin 30c may be given

every four hours, or even more often if necessary. A physician should be

consulted if the illness is severe.

Homeopathic remedies are available without prescription, but care should

be exercised to obtain them from a manufacturer belonging to the American

Association of Homeopathic Pharmacies. This way, you will know that they

have been prepared in accordance with the standards of the U.S.

Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia.

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Managing Chickenpox and Whooping Cough

Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc, CCH

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Be prepared for bad coughing spells. Beyond that whooping cough is

usually free of complications. Infants under twelve months suffer more

complications than any other age group, sometimes requiring hospital care

for pneumonia or difficulty breathing with the cough.

Antibiotics are often prescribed for pertussis, but they have minimal

effect on symptoms. Antibiotics do kill the bacteria and prevent spread

of the disease to others. Cough suppressants are useless. Homeopathic

medicines are more effective and have no side effects.

Find an experienced homeopathic practitioner through the Council for

Homeopathic Certification, or the National Center for Homeopathy. Since

whooping cough lasts for at least six to eight weeks, the homeopathic

prescription often needs to be adjusted as symptoms change. If no

practitioner is available in your area, consider giving remedies on your

own.

Drosera rotundifolia is the premier remedy for whooping cough, used if

these symptoms are present: Symptoms are worse in the middle of the

night. The cough is triggered by laughing and exertion. The cough is

hoarse and barking with prolonged attacks that often end in gagging and

vomiting.

Cuprum metallicum is the second most frequently prescribed remedy, used

if these symptoms are present: The coughing spells are alarming and long,

with spasms of the larynx that result in gasping and difficulty getting a

breath. These spells end in exhaustion.

Sometimes the correct remedy needs to fit the individual's unusual

symptoms. Be patient with whooping cough. The coughing spells will fade

over time, but colds subsequent to the illness may result in a recurrence

of coughing bouts. The good news is that whooping cough does confer

lifelong immunity, unlike the vaccine.

Sheri Nakken, former R.N., MA, Hahnemannian

Homeopath

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