941. Convulsions
For convulsions arising from whatever cause, a warm bath is desirable, and a milk and water enema, if the child's bowels are confined.
Medicines
. Belladonna and Chamomilla, if the convulsions are caused by teething, with Aconitum napellus if the little patient be feverish; Aconitum napellus, Cina, and Belladonna, for convulsions caused by worms; Aconite and Coffœa, when they arise from fright; Ipecacuanha and Nux vomica, when they have been caused by repletion, or food that is difficult of digestion.
942. Cough
For this disorder, a light farinaceous diet is desirable, with plenty of out-door exercise and constant use of the sponging-bath.
Medicines
. Aconitum napellus, for a hard, dry, hacking cough; Antimonium, for cough with wheezing and difficulty of expectoration; Belladonna, for spasmodic cough, with tickling in the throat, or sore throat; Bryonia, for hard, dry cough, with expectorations streaked with blood; ipecacuanha, for children.