Flu Guide: December 15-31, 2007

by Domenick J Masiello, DO, DHt

The Kali Bichromicum upper respiratory infection that was mentioned earlier seems to still be the predominant epidemic health issue out there. Patients who find it difficult to rest during their illness are relapsing in greater numbers. Perhaps this is because of holiday partying and travel. Whatever the cause, the list of potential remedies useful for the relapse just acquired a new member; add Phosphorus to the list.

Phosphorus will be needed if the sinus congestion, post nasal drip and accompanying cough return. The keynote here is that the nasal discharge or the expectorated mucous is either speckled or streaked with blood. In cases where this relapse has progressed to a bronchitis or incipient pneumonia, the expectorated mucus may even appear brownish in color indicating old blood either from the inflammation directly or the rupture of tiny capillaries from incessant coughing. Phosphorus will resolve the cough and restore the patient's energy in several days. I have been using either Phosphorus 200C or 1M once a day for 2-3 days.

Dr. Domenick Masiello, D.O. is board certified in Family Practice (C-FP), Osteopathic Manipulation (C-SPOMM) and Homeopathy (D.Ht.).  Dr. Masiello is published in many peer reviewed journals and continues to practice in New York City.  He graduated in 1985 from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey.  You can read more about Dr. Masiello here, and contact him for appointments at 212-688-4818.