How does homeopathy help dry coughs and respiratory reflexes?

A cough is first and foremost a natural defense mechanism. It enables the body to expel irritating agents, secretions or foreign particles. A distinction is made between :

A dry, non-productive cough, often painful and tiring,
A productive cough, which should be supported without trying to suppress it.

Initial symptoms may include chest tightness, low-grade fever, and a transition to chronic cough if not properly managed.
Theaim of homeopathy is to reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks, promote sleep and aid respiratory recovery, while respecting the body's physiology.

Dry or oily cough: which homeopathic treatments to choose?

Homeopathy offers an individualized response depending on the nature of the cough:

Bryonia 5CH: dry, painful, nocturnal cough, with dry mouth and intense thirst.
Drosera rotundifolia 15CH: spasmodic, nocturnal coughing fits, aggravated by the heat of the bed.
Ipeca 5CH: hacking cough with nausea, vomiting, mucus difficult to expectorate.
Cuprum metallicum 9CH: when the cough is soothed by cold water, take this homeopathic remedy.
Rumex crispus 5CH: cough linked to nasopharyngitis, triggered by cold air.
Antimonium tartaricum 5CH: very productive cough with severe congestion.
Coccus cacti 7-9CH: dry, nocturnal, pertussis-like cough.

Use of dilutions:

Low dilutions (4-5 CH): promote expectoration.
High dilutions (9-15 CH): act on spasms and cough intensity.

Why is homeopathy suitable for dry coughs at any age?

Based on the principle of similars, homeopathy uses diluted substances to treat symptoms similar to those they would cause in full doses. It is particularly well tolerated by children and the elderly, and has no side effects.

Here are a few additional remedies used according to the patient's profile:

Pulsatilla: progressive cough, dry during the day, oily at night, in sensitive and changeable children.
Phosphorus: irritating dry cough, sometimes accompanied by bloody sputum.
Rumex: persistent dry cough, aggravated by cold air, sometimes with yellow or green mucus.

Homeopathy can be part of a broader approach, combined with a healthy lifestyle, adequate hydration and complementary respiratory care.

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Homeopathy provides a targeted, natural and personalized treatment for coughs, while respecting the body's physiological functions. It is an effective alternative to conventional treatments, particularly when these are poorly tolerated or insufficient.