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A case of recurrent Croup

A case of recurrent Croup

Croup is a relatively common coughing condition mainly affecting young children in the cooler months. Croup involves inflammation of the upper airway causing an irritating, harsh sounding cough which keeps both children and parents up at night.

It is commonly treated allopathically with oral steroids.

Homoeopathically we treat the whole person and prescribe individualised remedies to initiate a healing response and return of vitality. We work on reducing the inflammation and irritation to the airway as well as supporting the immune system.

I first met my client a then 3 year old boy during the winter of 2023, he had been suffering recurrent croup and bronchitis steadily for 12 months prior to our consult and mum reported that “he was always bringing home the next bug from day care”. After speaking at length with mum regarding his symptoms and completing a thorough assessment and health history we were able to determine the direction of treatment to not only support the recurrent illnesses but strengthen his vitality to make him less susceptible to future ills.

Our initial consult was in May 2023 and after our first round of treatment mum reported no further incidences of croup from June 2023 – Feb 2024. We spoke again in April 2024 after he had experienced 2 milder cases of croup and we decided to recommence treatment, making a few adjustments to his prescription as necessary. For the next 3 months he remained croup free, only experiencing a mild cough on the occasion at night which we would consider an appropriate response to a respiratory illness. Best of all he has not required any further prescriptions of oral steroids.

Homeopathy provided support and relief to both mum and bub alike, helping trigger and support the bodies healing response in a gentle, safe and non-toxic manner.

Tip: Remedies can be placed in a steam humidifier in the child’s room so they can continue to be delivered as the child sleeps.

Remedy focus

Aconite: Helpful for sudden onset of symptoms such as a dry, painful cough with breathlessness. Symptoms worse at night. Caused by exposure to cold winds, draughts or fright. Complaints of thirst and sweat. Most effective when given at onset of symptoms.

Chamomilla: Soothing remedy for patients who appear extremely irritable, oversensitive and bad tempered. Symptoms are often worse at night, worse for being looked at, spoken to or touched.

Drosera: Affecting the respiratory organs and acts as a major cough remedy. Coughs are deep, barking, prolonged and incessant. Causing sensation of choking. Cough worse at night, whilst laying. Helpful in both croup and whooping cough.

Spongia: Has an affect on the heart and respiratory tract. Useful for treating coughs and croup when coughs are dry and incessant. Sensation as if suffocating with fullness of chest. Worse by exertion or exposure to cold.

Kind words from Jaala

Ash has been a huge support to us Victorians surviving winters and two small children who bring home every germ under the sun.

My son who has battled bronchitis and croup since birth barely gets croup any more and if he does it’s short lived for a matter of 24 hours. Prior to using homeopathic remedies, he would get croup at least 6 times a winter and even the steroid wouldn’t shorten its span.

The kids still get the winter bugs but they are so minor and managable with the support of homeopathic remedies.

Thanks Ash for your support and amazing that we have been able to seek this support and remedies online and from a completely different state.

Thanks

Jaala

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