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What homeopathic remedy is for cough or bronchitis?


I am trying to cure a flemmy cough / bronchitis that has been persisting for the last 19 days. As I cannot take any antibiotics, somebody advised me to try homeopathic remedy Bryonia. Do you know if Bryonia is the right remedy for cough / bronchitis and what would be the best potency to use for this e.g. 6c, 12c or 30C or some other remedy / potency?
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BRYONIA is a marvelous remedy for respiratory disease and disorders but so are a lot of other remedies in Homeopathy. Remember Homeopathy treats the patient not the disease, for an appropriate remedy for your Bronchitis all of your symptoms have to taken into consideration from head to toes Physical and mental symptoms.
I am giving a brief description of the Head remedies used in Homeopathy for Bronchitis, cough please read carefully and take the remedy which has the most similar symptoms to your conditions.

The following have been taken from :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/bronchitis-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp


Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the part of the respiratory system that leads into the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis -- acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis usually appears after a respiratory infection, such as a cold, and can be caused by either a virus or bacteria. Chronic bronchitis does not have a sudden onset and is most frequently caused by long term irritation of the bronchial tubes. A case if bronchitis is considered "chronic" if symptoms continue for three months or longer. (Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD.) Bronchitis caused by allergies can also be classified as chronic bronchitis.


Symptoms and signs of acute bronchitis
Symptoms usually commence during epidemics of colds or influenza. They are frequently first noticed in the upper airways and are characterised by mucus drainage from sinuses, a burning throat and a general feeling of ill health. There may also be a raised temperature. A dry cough may herald the onset of bronchitis and this may be followed within hours to days by the production of small amounts of white and eventually yellow sputum. You may experience discomfort over the main airways (trachea or large bronchi), which will be accentuated by coughing or wheezing.

Symptoms of chronic bronchitis

Symptoms may not be immediately obvious for chronic bronchitis. They include:

Chronic productive cough (a cough that produces mucus) that increases in strength and frequency
Shortness of breath or wheezing, especially during exercise, Chest pains

Bronchitis - Treatment & Homeopathic Medicines
#Aconite [Acon]
The sphere of Aconite in bronchitis is limited to the onset of the affection, and here it must be distinguished carefully from other remedies also suitable to this stage. When, as a result of checked perspiration, exposure to cold, drafts or dry, cold winds,a cold is taken starting in with a coryza, frequent sneezing, chilliness,restless sleep,full,hard pulse, and the characteristic mental condition, Aconite will come in,though its stage is a brief one is usually over before the physician sees the case. It is of use, therefore,only before the inflammation is localized. Dr. Pope says that Aconite will often prevent the development of a thorough bronchitis. If the cases are characterized by lassitude and physical weakness and indisposition with a full flowing pulse and moderate congestion, then Aconite is supplanted by Gelsemium. Often times it is difficult to determine which of these remedies is indicated, when Ferrum phosphoricum must be considered, and more especially so in the bronchitis of children,where it will often check the trouble. It stands therefore,midway between Aconite and Gelsemium, with less restlessness and bounding pulse than the former and less flowing pulse and drowsiness than the latter remedy. It corresponds to cases where every little cold adds to trouble, the cough is short and dry, the lungs are sore, and the breathing is somewhat oppressed. Veratrum viride suits violent cases from the first where there is high temperature, full,hard rapid pulse, and great heat of the body. It differs from Aconite in having no anxiety and no restlessness. When the arterial turgescence is over its period of usefulness is past.

#Belladonna [Bell]
Belladonna suits cases of bronchitis with a violent fever, short,dry, continual,distressing cough,worse at night and on lying down,where the breathing is irregular and hurried, no expectoration, or,if present,it is apt to be bloodstreaked, fulness in chest without any pain,though children will cry when coughing,the skin is hot and inclined to moisture,not dry like Aconite or Veratrum viride. There is a tendency to drowsiness, the patient does not sleep, but dozes in semiconscious manner and starts frequently. Do not be too great hurry a change to another remedy when the cough is spasmodic and the child cries after each paroxysm. Belladonna is still the remedy.

#Bryonia [Bry]
Probably this remedy is seldom indicated in pure bronchitis,though very frequently given. It is of especial good service when the cough is very severe, hurting the head and distant parts of the body. The patient presses the hands on the sides of the chest while coughing to relieve the pain. There is great pressure over the sternum,dyspnoea, and a dry cough,which seems to start from the stomach. It is worse after a meal and there is but little expectoration. The cough is more the result of an irritation in the larger bronchi than in the finger tubes, and the hacking produces sore spots in the trachea and chest. Stitching pains in the sides, of course, further indicate Bryonia. The cough is aggravated by coming into a warm room from the cold air. Hughes says that it is the best remedy after Aconite for what is known as a cold on the chest. If the expectoration becomes copious,loose,thick and muco-purulent, Pulsatilla may be indicated; if accompanied by nausea and vomiting of mucus, then give Ipecacuanha, especially bronchitis following measles and whooping cough, Chelidonium is an excellent medicine.

#Phosphorus [Phos]
Especially suitable to sub-acute and lingering cases in delicate, tall, slender, overgrown or phthisical subjects. It thus suits non- resistant individuals. There is a paroxysmal cough with pain under the sternum, suffocative pressure in the upper part of the chest with constriction of the larynx, hoarseness,mucous rales,bloody and mucous sputum or purulent, having a salty or sweetish taste; patient better after sleep. The respiration is embarrassed and the tendency is toward pneumonia. Rumex has a tickling in the supra-sternal fossa; any change in breathing causes cough; must breathe warm air to avoid coughing. With Phosphorus the cough is worse after meals, and a guiding symptom is soreness and rawness of the chest; the cough is also worse going into the open air, being the reverse of Bryonia. Talking, or any use of the voice, aggravates the cough. Hepar sulphur. When the cough begins to loosen and becomes rattling, fatiguing and choking , with moist rales, Hepar will be the remedy. "Coughing into a choke" is a valuable indication for this remedy. It corresponds more closely to subacute cases. It is particularly adapted to dyscrasias, herein differing from Pulsatilla. Kali carbonicum is also valuable in capillary bronchitis with dyspnoea,a choking cough, and sharp stitches in the chest. The 12x potency is perhaps the best.

#Mercurius [Merc]
The sovereign remedy in inflammatory bronchial catarrh; there is roughness and soreness from the fauces down through the middle of the chest, a dry, raw concussive cough, which is very exhausting ;sputum watery, saliva-like,or yellow and muco-purulent. There is fever and alternation of hills and heat, desire for cold drinks, which aggravate the cough. and pasty sweat without relief. Kali bichromicum has for its indication the tough,tenacious,glutinous character of the expectoration; it can be drawn out in long strings. Hughes considers it useful when bronchitis lingers long in a sub-acute condition. The expectoration may also be of bluish lumps, and the cough is especially troublesome towards morning , the tightness seems to be at the epigastrium.

#Antimonium tartaricum [Ant-t]
This remedy corresponds to two stages of bronchitis, an early one and a late one. In the beginning of capillary bronchitis in young infants, or in old people, this remedy stands most prominent. There are sub- crepitant rales throughout the chest, wheezing breathing, the cough sounds loose, but no phlegm is raised. In children the cough is infrequent, and the child becomes drowsy, the respiration is superficial, requiring labored efforts of the respiratory muscles, and vomiting of food and mucus may be present. In these cases carbon dioxide poisoning threatens, and the patient's own mucous secretion drown him. These are clear indication of Antimonium tartaricum. Ipecacuanha is the most similar drug; the rales are louder and coarser, there is much coughing, but the patient raises little phlegm of infants, the prostration not being as marked as with Antimonium tartaricum. There is great accumulation of mucus,spasmodic cough,nausea and vomiting, and difficulty in breathing. After its use the expectoration becomes less tenacious which permits it to be raised more easily. Baryta carbonica has loud rattling in the chest, but the patient cannot raise. Ammonium causticum has also a copious accumulation of mucus in the lungs with incessant cough. Another preparation of Antimony, namely, Antimonium iodatum, is praised by Goodno for a heavy, yellow, muco-purulent expectoration. It often acts promptly in relieving when other remedies fail. Antimonium arsenicosum is also a most useful remedy and corresponds to dangerous types of capillary bronchitis.

#Sulphur [Sulph]
Sulphur corresponds well to inveterate cases of chronic bronchitis, and brilliant results are here obtained. Its catarrh of the bronchial mucous membranes is accompanied with loud rales, a persistent, profuse, thick, muco-purulent expectoration and attended by suffocative attacks. Balsam Peru. Bronchial catarrh, with loud rales and profuse expectoration; both this remedy and Pix liquida have expectoration of purulent matter. Bacillinum is a remedy highly spoken of by some competent observers; it seems to suit especially individuals who are constantly catching cold, one is hardly gotten rid of before another is contracted. The irritation locates itself in the bronchial mucous membrane leaving troublesome cough. Arnulphy considers the remedy a most useful one.

#Carbo vegetabilis [Carb.v]
Bronchitis of old people with profuse, yellow, foetid expectoration, dyspnoea, much rattling in the chest, and burning calls for this remedy. Among other remedies suiting bronchial troubles in old people are Senega where the cough is irritating and the phlegm is especially adhesive and the patient complains of a pressing pain in the chest, when respiring, moving or coughing. Lachesis where the cough comes on when the patient is about to drop of to sleep; Arsenicum, fatiguing suffocative cough with violent dyspnoea; Scilla, obstinate chronic coughs with stitches in the chest, expectoration transparent or muco-purulent, easy at times, hard at others; Nux vomica, Rhus and Veratrum album. Dulcamara is a valuable remedy for bronchial catarrhs of old people with a very free greenish expectoration, worse from change of weather to cold and wet.

Take the indicated remedy in 30C or 30X potency, if there is any ambiguity about the dosage or the potency please feel free to email me for advice and/or suggestions

I hope and pray that the above information proves helpful for you.

Take Care and God Bless you.  (+ info)

Any home remedies to help bronchitis?


I have had bronchitis for three weeks now, and have went to the doc several times. I am on several meds, but was wondering if anyone had any good home remedies to help besides a hot shower.
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Well, there is the good ole vaporizer (serves as the same purpose of the hot steam of a shower though. I get bronchitis a lot, I would try putting vics salve under your nose it will open up your brochiole passages. Keep taking antibiotics that is very very important take them unitl they are gone! Keep drinking fluids, preferable water. Thanks!  (+ info)

How long do I give bronchitis to go away on its own?


It's common for my colds to head straight down to my lungs to have a party, which usually leaves me with a diagnosis of bronchitis. I know it can go away on its own, but I'm not sure how long I should give it before I go to my doctor. I really don't want to take antibiotics (side effects, risk of a yeast infection, etc), although I will if I have to. How long is too long to leave it?
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It can take many days, and there is a risk of developing other problems as well, do be careful. Pneumonia, pleurisy, and so forth, will only make things worse. For now, be sure you use good cold medicines to keep the symptoms under control, and that includes a good expectorant (to make your cough productive, as in the phlegm coming OUT). A humidifier can help, and maybe Vicks vapor rub as well. If you are not better in a week or less, see the doctor, or if you are getting worse.  (+ info)

Is it typical to have bronchitis for 4 weeks ?


I have had bronchitis for 4 weeks and am now at a stage where I am coughing due to a constant feeling of having something aggravating my throat. When I cough I cough so hard I can hardly get my breath back....I also end up gagging and almost being sick to my stomach. Could I have a collapsed lung?
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You need to see a doctor both for medication to relieve the cough and to make sure it isn't pneumonia. I've had bronchitis for many weeks but I also had walking pneumonia and didn't know it until I collapsed.  (+ info)

How do I get over Bronchitis without medicine?


I went to the doctor this morning and they prescribed me two different types of medication. I went to pick them up and they wanted $65 (Usually my medicine is free with my insurances). Come to find out both my insurances have been dropped due to me turning 19 years old. Now I have to figure out how to get over this bronchitis without the medicine.

Any ideas would be appreciative.
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I saw this article it might help.If you still have a nasty cough after a cold you might have bronchitis.In most cases you will have a fever,chills,and aches. You could have developed acute bronchitis which is caused by a virus. Here are some ideas on how to cope with that bad cough left over from the flu or a cold.  (+ info)

what are the symptoms of bronchitis and how long does it normally last?


What medicines should be taken if someone has bronchitis? Is it possible to be cured of bronchitis without the use of medicines? Can bronchitis cause death to someone that has severe symptoms of it?
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Symptoms are coughing up a greenish mucous. Coughing and you chest hurts. Wheezing when you lay down to sleep at night. You need antiobiotics, decongestant and a humidifier.  (+ info)

Can chewing tobacco effect acute bronchitis in a bad manner?


We all know that smoking is a horrible idea while having acute bronchitis, but does chewing tobacco get to the lungs and have a bad effect on the illness is the question?
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I was recently reading an article about the subject,. The reference discussed increase possibility of reflux that can be compounded with brochitis. I've been feeling tightness in my chest due to the winter brochitis, but chewing and reflux from the intestinal tract is exacerbating the condition.

Time to quit the dip.  (+ info)

Is there a limit to how many times I can get Bronchitis when Antibiotics become useless?


I am 62, smoke and I have had Bronchitis about 15 times in my life. Antibiotics seem to work all the time.
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No, quit smoking for your lungs sake. You probably have COPD with emphysema, too.  (+ info)

Can you get asthma from having bronchitis?


I have had asthma since the doctor gave me medicine for bronchitis. Could this medicine have created a dependence in my lungs? I never had any asthma symptoms before that.
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yes, it is a possibility. the dependency of your lungs on the medicine may make it harder to breath, see your doctor and talk to them about getting a breather  (+ info)

How long should i wait to smoke again after getting over acute bronchitis?


I went to the doctor and he told me I had acute bronchitis. I forgot to ask him when I could start smoking again, so how long should i wait to smoke again once i get over this.
I'm talking about weed by the way, not cigarettes.
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until you die  (+ info)

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