Pertussis*

Pertussis

(Organodermal reaction phase) (Main remedy: Drosera-Homaccord)

Drosera-Homaccord 8-10 drops at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. (an additional 8-10 drops after each fit of coughing). Droperteel 1 tablet at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Spascupreel 1 tablet at 12 noon and 8 p.m.

possibly the above preparations taken together 2-4-6 times daily.

Viburcol for conditions of restlessness, 1 suppository as required. Atropinum compositum S as antispasmodic, 1 suppository.

Injection therapy

Drosera-Homaccord with Spascupreel as mixed injection s.c. or separate, alternating every two days. Cina-Injeel for coughing ending with sneezing.

Coccus cacti-Injeel (forte) for viscid, ropy sputum, Mezereum-Homaccord as  alternating remedy.

Mephitis-Injeel (forte) for whooping cough with vomiting of food.

Pertussis-Nosode-Injeel in persistent cases i.v., s.c., i.m. Engystol N as intermediate remedy, possibly for a few days daily i.m., s.c., i.v.

Mucosa compositum (action on the mucous membrane), possibly also Echinacea compositum (forte) S (action on the defensive system, especially in the case of acute inflammatory symptoms), further possibly Coenzyme compositum or the  collective pack of catalysts of the citric acid cycle (action on the enzyme system), in extremely

long drawn-out cases possibly also an intermediate injection of Glyoxal compositum (allow to act for a considerable time).

Tonsilla compositum (interposed for Iymphatic children).

See also bronchitis, laryngitis, pleuritis, pneumonia, influenza, etc.