The Open Book.
NATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY 1995 Jan / Feb Vol IV No 1.
Vishpala Parthasarathy.
Cases.
` Phos.

Introduction-This case though relatively recent, improved well with no recurrence in 6 weeks. This case is presented as a preasthmatic case. With a strong family history of Bronchial Asthma, this patient can develop into a full fledged asthmatic, if not controlled now.)

Mr.R.S. aged 28, came on 7th March 1995 with complaints of difficulty in breathing.

It started with nasal congestion brought on by change of weather especially cold, also worse draft of air and cold drinks. The attacks are worse in the evening and at 5 am. He gets breathless on coughing and jogging. Attacks are better as the day advances and by warmth. He has sneezing every morning, has to breathe deeply often and gets an attack once a week lasting for 2 days.

He also complained of itching every day for 5-10 minutes, more in winter and after a cold bath. Hands get stiff in winter when driving a motor-bike (ie for 4 months of the year) more in early morning and late night, better warmth.

Patient is stocky, having gained 9-11 kgs as his walking reduced after acquiring a motorbike, and regular drinking. He has small warts on the left cheek, profuse perspiration, likes spicy and sour food and warm drinks.

He likes winter, monsoon and AC, but cosy with warm winter wear, sweaters etc. Takes a cold bath. Patient C2H2

P-H: NAD
F-H: Bronchial asthma-paternal grand-father

LIFE STORY: Born on 2nd April 1967, an Ariene always fought with his brother aged 23, a Sagittarian. Father work with Central Electricity Board. The patient passed his SSC in 1984 and studied upto FY BSc. Gave up college mid-way, as his father who used to teach him, often beat him. This would give him fearful drams. So he dropped out and did BA instead.

Throughout the interview his way of talking was child-like-very free and simple. He told me he is hurt easily, broods and weeps. He loves children and meeting people. As a child he was scared of dark, being alone and lightning; especially after he heard the Krishna and kans story, he would always fear his "Mama",

He has a photographic memory but cannot remember dates and names. He occasionally talks in his sleep. Dreams are creative and fantasy oriented-like directing an Amitabh or a Dharam film. As a child he had frightful dreams.

He was always fascinated by the theatre, so he took to theatre and serials. He started acting in jaspal Bhattis Flop Show against the wishes of his family.

This open book obviously needed Phosphorus.

Phosphorus 1 M, single dose was given on the 7th of March.

By 14-3 he reported that his nose had opened up and there was no congestion at all. Only once did he get cough from a smoky dubbing room on 25-3-95 lasting 1-2 hour. So far he is well till 30-4-95. Tub-b 1M one dose as an anti-miasmatic was given on 30-3-95. Phosphorus 1M one dose was given as an SOS medicine to carry but it was not required, even in Delhi.

RUBRICS

1. Sensitive-SRI 898
2. Sentimental-SRI 907
3. Ailments from fright-SRI 18
4. Fear of dark-SRI 487
5. Fear of being alone-SRI 477
6. Weeping-SRI 1067
7. Talking in Sleep-SRI 992
8. Horrible things, sad stories, affect her profoundly-SRI 578
9. Frightful dreams (childhood)-SR III 305
10. Dreams vivid-SR III 365 Dreams exciting-SR III 294

Phosphorus covers all these rubrics.