Wednessday, July 8 2009
HOMEOPATHY FOR COUGHS AND COLDS
For any person living in a city, 3-4 bouts of cough & cold in a year each lasting about 4-5 days is a very normal phenomenon. But we often see some people, especially small children, suffering 1-2 bouts each month which can be very discomforting. This could be due to lowered resistance to infection. In a bid for quick recovey, doctors often prescribe antibiotics & sometimes also steroids. Antibiotics are not required in the first place, because more often than not, these are viral infections & antibiotics are not meant for viral infections & steroids are very harmful drugs although thay may provide instant relief. Repeated intake of steroids & antibiotics further decreases the resistance leading to more frequent attacks & a vicious cycle begins. For such patients, a 4-6 months course of homeopathic treatment leads to a permanent cure of the problem.
Commonly used homeopathic medicines / remedies for cough& cold / bronchitis are: Kali mur, Natum sulph, Kali sulph, Kali bich, Natrum Mur, Aconite, Bryonia, Ferrum Phos, Belladona etc.
Care should be taken not to get exposed to cold, drought of wind, or get drenched in rain. Damp and cold should be avoided. The diet should be light and easily digestable. Overeating should be avoided. Plenty of fruit juice should be given. Care should be taken to keep the bowel clear.
In case cold and cough persist for a longer period consult a good physician.
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