Archive | Cough

Sore Throat

Our Experience Sore throats are caused by viruses or sometimes by bacteria (streptococci). It is necessary to get quick relief (within 12 hours). Our Recommendations If one or several of these signs are present—white patches on the throat, skin rash, swollen and red tonsils, inability to swallow, fever over 103°F—or if the sore throat doesn’t […]

Sinus Pain

Our Experience Homeopathic treatment can relieve facial pain, pressure and sinus congestion. Reducing nasal congestion early decreases the risk of sinus congestion and sinusitis. Our Recommendations Take a hot shower and breathe in the warm, moist air, or breathe in the steam from a bowl of hot water. Drink plenty of water to dilute phlegm […]

Hoarseness, Loss of Voice

Our Experience This protocol is especially useful for coaches, singers, teachers and speakers, who should use the recommended medicines as soon as their voices are strained. Our Recommendations Rest your voice as much as possible. Avoid dust, tobacco and fumes, which can irritate the throat. Wear a scarf. Therapeutic Background Drops and lozenges with menthol, […]

Flu Like Symptoms

Our Experience ⚠ Older people, people with pre-existing conditions such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, and babies are more at risk for complications. The patient’s family should keep Oscillococcinum® on hand. Our Recommendations Stay in bed and rest. Drink plenty of fluids. Discard tissues after use in a closed container. Ventilate the room regularly. Wash […]

Fever

Our Recommendations Reduce the temperature of the bedroom if it is too warm. Make sure the patient stays hydrated. ⚠ Febrile seizures: Call for emergency assistance if seizures last more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, see a physician to determine the cause of the fever. Therapeutic Background Acetaminophen for high fever, but wait 6 hours between […]

Cough

Our Experience There are two types of coughs: Dry cough, from irritation, without expectoration. It must be relieved. Wet, productive cough, which clears up the windpipe and bronchi. It should not be suppressed because it is a defense reaction that must be respected or stimulated. ⚠ If the cough is chronic, tell the patient to […]