Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the throat and airways of irritants, but it can be quite bothersome. Whether it’s a dry, tickly cough or a productive one with mucus.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease characterized by severe coughing fits followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound as the person breathes in. Not everyone has the “whoop” sound with pertussis. Most adults do not show this characteristic when ill with pertussis.
Here’s a look at some the most effective homeopathic remedies for general coughing with or after an illness and whooping cough and how they can help.
Types of Coughs
Dry Cough: This type of cough is non-productive, meaning it doesn’t produce mucus. It often results from irritation in the throat or airways.
Wet Cough: Also known as a productive cough, this type produces mucus or phlegm, which helps clear the respiratory tract.
Spasmodic Cough: Characterized by intense, intermittent coughing fits, often caused by irritation of the respiratory mucous membrane.
Knowing the type of cough you have is helpful in finding a remedy match.
Top Remedies for General Coughs
Bryonia Alba- Dry, hard coughs that worsen with movement or deep breathing. This is a painful cough and you want to hold your chest while you cough.
Drosera Rotundifolia- Spasmodic coughs, worse at night and accompanied by a tickling sensation in the throat.
Spongia Tosta- Dry, barking coughs that sound like a saw being driven through wood, Worse in cold air.
Hepar Sulph- Coughs that are accompanied by a sensation of a splinter in the throat. Cough is triggered by exposure to cold air.
Ipecacuanha- -Coughs with a lot of mucus, where the person feels nauseous or is vomiting. Coughs that come with wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Antimonium Tartaricum- Wet coughs with rattling mucus that is difficult to expectorate. Person may experience weakness and shortness of breath.
Pulsatilla- Coughs worse in the evening and night. Person may complain of an itchy, scratchy feeling in the throat.
Rumex Crispus – Dry, tickling coughs. Worse in cold air and lying down.
Understanding Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The disease progresses through three stages:
Catarrhal Stage: This initial stage resembles a common cold with symptoms like a runny nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever.
Paroxysmal Stage: Severe coughing fits occur, often ending with a “whoop” sound. This stage can last for several weeks.
Convalescent Stage: The recovery phase where coughing gradually decreases but can persist for months.
Top Remedies for Whooping Cough
Drosera Rotundifolia- Severe, spasmodic coughs, worse at night. Cough with tickling sensation in the throat.
Cuprum Metallicum-Violent coughing fits that may lead to convulsions or vomiting. Coughing maybe accompanied by bluish discoloration of the face and lips.
Coccus Cacti- Coughs with thick, ropy mucus that is difficult to expel. Coughing fits are accompanied by vomiting of clear, sticky mucus.
Belladonna- Sudden, intense coughing fits without much mucus production. Coughing may be accompanied by a flushed face and a throbbing headache.
Pertussinum- This is a nosode prepared from the whooping cough bacterium itself, this remedy is often used to treat and prevent whooping cough. It’s commonly used in the early stages of the dis-ease or in some cases never well since whooping cough.
Antimonium Tartaricum- Wet coughs with rattling mucus that is difficult to expectorate. Often used when there is weakness and shortness of breath with the cough.
Benefits of Homeopathy
Homeopathy offers a gentle and holistic approach to treating coughs and whooping cough. Homeopathic remedies are made from substances found all around us. They are highly diluted. This process makes them safe for all ages, including pregnant women and infants. Homeopathic remedies do not suppress the body in any way, they stimulate the body’s natural healing response to allow yourself to heal at a faster and easier rate than not taking a homeopathic remedy. This time frame varies for each individual. Some people feel better in 24 hours some feel better over the course of a few days. The thing to remember when using a homeopathic remedy is if you feel it working in any way continue to let it work. You do not want to change remedies if one remedy is helping. Allow the body time to heal itself with the right homeopathic remedy that time frame is just sped up a bit.
Conclusion
If you or a loved one is suffering from an annoying cough or whooping cough, consider these remedies. If you find yourself stuck not knowing which remedy to choose or you’ve tried a few and you don’t know what to do next, please reach out for an acute consultation.
It is better to work with a homeopath to find the right remedy during an acute before this dis-ease turns chronic.
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