Remedy
Kali Carbonicum (potassium carbonate)
Kali carbonicum
For smoke-induced dry, hard cough with chest sensitivity and shortness of breath, especially when the cough wakes the person at night or is worse from cold air and drafts.
Key indications
- Asthma or dry, hacking cough after smoke exposure with chest sensitivity
- Shortness of breath and wheezing worse from cold air
- Cough worse at night, especially around 2–4 am
- Back pain or tenderness between the shoulder blades
Worse from
Cold air, drafts, smoke, lying down, 2–4 am
Better from
Warmth, bending forward, sitting bent forward
Suggested dosage
30C every 2–4 hours during acute smoke-related cough; 200C every 3 days for lingering irritation.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.