Respiratory Diseases in Children During Winter: Quick Prescriptions for a Busy Clinic

1. Aconite + Spongia Tosta

Indications:

• Sudden onset of dry, barking cough after exposure to cold wind.
• Restlessness, fever, and hoarseness.

Mechanism: Aconite handles the acute inflammatory stage, while Spongia relieves tracheal dryness and barking cough.

2. Hepar Sulphuris + Antimonium Tartaricum

Indications:

• Rattling cough with difficulty in expectoration.
• Sensitivity to cold air and wheezing.

Mechanism: Hepar Sulph softens mucus and reduces sensitivity to cold, while Antimonium Tart aids in expelling mucus from the chest.

3. Bryonia Alba + Phosphorus

Indications:

• Dry, painful cough with chest tightness.
• Aggravation from movement or cold air.

Mechanism: Bryonia relieves sharp pain in the chest, and Phosphorus reduces dryness and irritation in the airways.

4. Belladonna + Ferrum Phosphoricum

Indications:

• High fever with acute respiratory inflammation.
• Red face, hoarseness, and sore throat.

Mechanism: Belladonna targets inflammation with sudden onset, while Ferrum Phos reduces mild febrile symptoms and congestion.

5. Ipecacuanha + Drosera

Indications:

• Persistent, spasmodic cough with vomiting.
• Wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Mechanism: Ipecac relieves cough associated with nausea and wheezing, while Drosera calms spasmodic coughing fits.

6. Rumex Crispus + Spongia Tosta

Indications:

• Dry, tickling cough worse at night or in cold air.
• Sensation of tightness in the chest.

Mechanism: Rumex relieves tickling sensations in the throat, and Spongia reduces dryness in the airways.

7. Kali Bichromicum + Pulsatilla

Indications:

• Thick, yellow, stringy mucus from nose or throat.
• Cough worse at night or in a warm room.

Mechanism: Kali Bich reduces thick mucus, while Pulsatilla improves drainage and soothes the respiratory tract.

8. Antimonium Tartaricum + Carbo Vegetabilis

Indications:

• Weakness with a rattling cough and cyanosis.
• Cold, clammy skin during coughing fits.

Mechanism: Antimonium Tart clears the chest by aiding expectoration, and Carbo Veg revitalizes weak, oxygen-deprived children.

9. Hepar Sulph + Spongia Tosta

• Indications:Hoarse, barking cough worse at night.Sensitivity to touch and cold air.
• Mechanism: Hepar Sulph addresses sensitivity and mucus buildup, while Spongia alleviates croup-like cough.

10. Arsenicum Album + Phosphorus

Indications:

• Wheezing with burning chest pain.
• Cough worse at night and after exposure to cold air.

Mechanism: Arsenicum Album relieves wheezing and restlessness, while Phosphorus soothes inflamed airways.

11. Calcarea Carbonica + Silicea

Indications:

• Chronic susceptibility to colds with thick mucus.
• Weakness and recurrent respiratory infections.

Mechanism: Calcarea strengthens immunity, and Silicea addresses lingering infections.

12. Rumex + Natrum Mur

Indications:

• Runny nose and sneezing with a dry, tickling cough.
• Aggravation in cold air or open windows.

Mechanism: Rumex relieves dry throat irritation, and Natrum Mur helps with watery nasal discharge.

13. Gelsemium + Bryonia

Indications:

• Weakness with fever and dry cough.
• Heavy, oppressive chest sensation.

Mechanism: Gelsemium reduces fever-related weakness, while Bryonia relieves chest tightness.

14. Kali Sulphuricum + Pulsatilla

Indications:

• Loose cough with yellowish mucus.
• Better in fresh air, worse in a warm room.

Mechanism: Kali Sulph clears mucus, while Pulsatilla soothes inflamed airways.

15. Carbo Veg + Lycopodium

Indications:

• Chronic respiratory weakness after recurrent colds.
• Flatulence and bloating during respiratory distress.

Mechanism: Carbo Veg revitalizes weak lungs, and Lycopodium supports digestion and breathing.

16. Calcarea Phosphorica + Ferrum Phosphoricum

Indications:

• Recurrent chest infections in weak children.
• Low-grade fever with dry, hacking cough.

Mechanism: Calcarea Phos supports tissue growth, and Ferrum Phos reduces mild inflammation.

17. Sulphur + Natrum Phos

Indications:

• Chronic respiratory issues with wheezing.
• Thick, yellow sputum and burning sensations.

Mechanism: Sulphur addresses chronic airway inflammation, and Natrum Phos reduces mucus acidity.

18. Aconite + Ipecac

Indications:

• Acute onset of wheezing after cold exposure.
• Cough with chest tightness and restlessness.

Mechanism: Aconite calms acute symptoms, and Ipecac reduces chest constriction.

19. Chamomilla + Magnesia Phosphorica

Indications:

• Irritable children with spasmodic cough.
• Aggravation at night or during teething.

Mechanism: Chamomilla calms irritability, and Mag Phos relieves spasms.

20. Spongia + Drosera

Indications:

• Croupy, barking cough with choking spells.
• Worse after midnight or in cold air.

Mechanism: Spongia relieves croupy symptoms, and Drosera reduces choking during coughing.

Dosage and Frequency

• Potency: Start with 6C or 30C for mild symptoms, or 200C for severe symptoms.

Frequency:

• Acute symptoms: Every 2-4 hours until improvement.
• Chronic/recurrent symptoms: 1-2 times daily.

Adjust dosing as symptoms improve or worsen.

Additional Tips

• For acute onset symptoms after cold exposure, Aconite is almost always the first remedy to consider.
• These combinations can be tailored to specific symptoms in individual children. Proper observation of modalities (what makes the symptoms better or worse) will ensure the best results.