Bromine

Where are data concerning Bromine found ?

Hering's Materia Medica ; Allen's Encyclopaedia .

How is the tincture prepared ?

One part of pure Bromine dissolved in 99 parts, by weight, of distilled water. Drug power, 1/100.

What is the temperament of the Bromine patient and how does it differ from the temperament of the Iodine patient ?

The Bromine patient is light complexioned, fair skin and blue eyes, while Iodine suits better dark complexioned people, with dark hair and eyes.

What are the characteristics of Bromine on the mucous membranes ?

Coryza, with profuse, watery discharge and soreness of the nose ; ulcers, crusts and bloody scabs form in the nose.

What are indications for Bromine in croup ?

Deep, hoarse voice ; inspiration produces coughing ; the breathing is hoarse, rasping and whistling, there is rattling in the larynx, and when the child coughs it sounds as if the larynx were full of mucus. Diphtheria.

What chest symptoms are characteristic ?

There is a sensation as if the patient could not get air enough into the chest ; there seems to be plenty of mucus, but no ability to expectorate it. The want of air in the chest is due to constriction of the glottis or spasm of the glottis.

What is the cough of Bromine ?

It sounds as if the larynx were full of mucus. Cough dry, spasmodic, rough and barking, from tickling in throat, worse during first part of the night, better after midnight.

What is another difference between Bromine and Iodine ?

Bromine symptoms are usually unaccompanied by fever, while Iodine is a very feverish remedy.