Coughing is a protective mechanism of the body that helps clear the airways of mucus, dust or infectious agents, such as bacteria and viruses. Coughing can have several causes, including dust. Coughing from dust exposure can result from respiratory irritation or from an allergic reaction (an overreaction of the immune system to a particular allergen), where the allergen is dust. Dust can trigger asthmatic attacks in people who already suffer from asthma. It may be accompanied by other symptoms, including wheezing (wheezing sound from the chest when breathing), difficulty breathing and tightness in the chest. Irritation is felt in the throat. Exposure to dust can cause nasal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and itching in the nose. The eyes may be watery, itchy and red. Post-nasal drip, which means mucus drips from the back of the nose into the throat, can also occur in some cases. The associated symptoms vary from case to case. The intensity of symptoms also ranges from mild to severe and varies from case to case. In some cases, inhaling dust can lead to hypersensitivity pneumonitis (an allergic reaction to the particles present in the dust). It can be acute (short-term and severe), subacute (developed by long-term exposure to low levels of dust) or chronic (long-term). In chronic cases, permanent lung scarring may occur.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy offers a very natural and highly effective treatment for cases of cough caused by dust exposure. The homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances and therefore have no side effects. Homeopathic remedies work by moderating the overactive immune system and provide good relief in such cases. These medicines help treat recent and long-term (chronic) cases of cough due to dust exposure naturally, without any side effects. These medications gradually reduce the intensity of the cough. Besides controlling cough, they also help control the other associated symptoms. Homeopathic medicines are selected individually for the treatment of each case of cough due to dust exposure, taking into account the individual characteristic symptoms. So it is recommended to take any medicine after your case has been fully assessed by a homeopathic doctor. It is recommended to avoid self-medication in any case. Homeopathy is recommended for mild to moderate cases. In severe cases, with difficulty in breathing or chest tightness, deep chest pain or other severe symptoms, it is advised to seek immediate help from the conventional mode of treatment as homeopathy has limitations in treating such severe and severe cases.
Homeopathic medicines for cough due to dust exposure
1. Drosera – For dry cough
Drosera is a very effective medicine for treating cases of dry cough caused by a stinging sensation in the throat. In addition, a rough and scraping sensation is felt in the throat. Cough attacks occur in rapid succession in cases where this medicine is needed. Coughs are of the irritable kind and occur in rapid succession. After coughing, marked weakness is felt. A breadcrumb sensation is felt in the throat. Sometimes yellow mucus develops together with coughing. Cough that worsens at night while lying down is a very important characteristic symptom for its use. An increase in coughing while talking and laughing is another peculiar feature indicative of the use of this medicine. When coughing, stabbing pain may be felt in the chest. Sometimes vomiting occurs along with coughing.
2. Arsenic album – with wheezing and difficulty breathing
This medicine is highly recommended for cough with wheezing and breathing difficulties. In addition, tightness or a tight feeling in the chest may occur. Anxiety and restlessness may be accompanied by coughing. In some cases, coughing up frothy or yellow mucus may occur. There may also be a feeling of suffocation. There is a worsening of symptoms around midnight. In addition to the above complaints, other allergic complaints may occur. These include sneezing, runny nose, itching in the nose and nasal congestion. A tearing and burning sensation may be felt in the eyes.
3. Belladonna – For short, dry, tickling coughs
Belladonna is a beneficial medicine for the treatment of short, dry and irritating coughs. The cough increases at night and also during sleep. A constriction is felt in the larynx. In some cases, the feeling of a foreign body in the larynx can be felt. A burning sensation is also felt in the larynx. During coughing, pain is felt in the head and abdomen. The face becomes very red during coughing fits. Sometimes a tearing pain is experienced in the chest.
4. Bromium – For coughs with rattling phlegm
This medicine is prominently indicated for cases of cough and rattling sound of phlegm. A burning pain is felt behind the sternum (sternum). When coughing, one feels choking. Cough worsens with deep breathing. Cough is caused by a tickling or scraping sensation in the larynx. Thick, white, whitish-yellow or yellow-colored mucus appears when coughing. Excessive weakness is accompanied by coughing. Breathing difficulties may also be present. A whistling sound may appear from the chest during inhalation (breathing in air). Pain is felt in the chest while coughing. Headaches and watery eyes may also occur.
5. Ipecac – With difficulty breathing and tightness in the chest
Ipecac is a useful medicine for cases of cough with difficulty in breathing and feeling of tightness/tightness in the chest. There is a loose cough with rattling sound in the chest. The chest feels full of mucus. There is severe coughing that may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. There is relief from coughing when a person vomits. Choking may be accompanied by coughing.
6. Hepar Sulph – With plug feeling in the throat
This medicine is very suitable for coughing and a feeling of tightness in the throat. A stabbing pain is felt in the throat. Sometimes there is a feeling of a splinter (a small sharp piece of glass or a piece of wood that has broken off from a larger piece) in the throat. In addition to coughing, there is thick, yellow mucus. When coughing, there is pain in the upper part of the chest. The patient may suffer from PND, i.e. post-nasal drip (the dripping of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat).
7. Cactus cacti – with obvious mucus accumulation
Cactus cacti are useful in treating coughs with clear phlegm. In many cases where this medicine is required, the cough may progress to vomiting. Coughing is worse during exercise and also while lying down. There is relief from coughing when you go out into the cold air. It is also better to drink cold drinks. A constriction is felt in the throat. In some cases there may be a plug feeling in the throat. Pressure is also felt in the chest. There may also be a stabbing pain in the upper part of the chest.
8. Mephitis – With a choking sensation on inhalation
This drug is very useful if cough is accompanied by a choking sensation during inhalation. There is watery discharge from the nose in cases where this medicine is required. Chest pain and discomfort may also be accompanied by coughing. Rattling in the chest occurs along with coughing. Vomiting may occur after eating.