Cough

(Cough indicates sudden and noisy expulsion of air from the lungs. Theoretically, it is not a
disease. It is an abnormal condition, which if not rectified timely, may cause serious
consequences.)
Remedies:
a) Kali Mur 6x: Loud noisy cough accompanied by wheezing rales with
expectoration of thick milky white tenacious phlegm and white or grayish white
coating of the tongue and persistent hoarseness. It should be given four hourly.
b) Ferrum Phos 6x: For acute short painful tickling cough without expectoration, it
is very useful, if given 2 hourly. One should abstain from giving it in the evening as
that is its aggravation period. In case, with every cough, there is emission of urine, it
cures speedily. If need be, it may be alternated with Kali Mur advantageously.
c) Magnesia Phos 6x, hourly five doses in lukewarm water: It is the remedy for true
spasmodic cough which occurs in paroxysms without expectoration. Hot drinks give
temporary relief. Tongue usually is clean. The condition is worse on lying down and
at night, better on sitting up and warm drinks.
d) Hepar Sulph 12x or 30x: The patient gets afflicted with hoarse croupy choking
cough whenever any part of the body is uncovered; loses voice and coughs when
exposed to dry cold wind while walking. It is worse in morning. Let it be taken 4
hourly for four/five days.
e) Antim Tart 12x: Great rattling of mucus, but little expectoration is a guiding
symptom. Drowsiness, debility, sweat and irresistible inclination to sleep accompany
the ailment. Cough and dyspnoea better lying on right side, eructation and sitting erect.
Three doses may be given half hourly.
Suggestion: Grapes tone up the lungs and act as expectorants. A cup of grape juice mixed with a
teaspoon of honey gives cough relief in a couple of days.