Kalium chlorosum
Mineral
Kalium chlorosum symptoms are derived primarily from poisoning observations. The most notable features are constriction of the throat and chest with marked sensitiveness of the larynx and anterior neck region, suggesting its potential use in laryngeal affections. Pale, puffy face and watery eyes accompany the respiratory symptoms.
Key symptoms
- Constriction of throat and chest
- Marked sensitiveness of larynx and anterior neck
- Watery eyes with pale puffy face
- Sensitiveness of epigastrium
- Cramps and restlessness
- Aphonia
Javelle Water. Bleaching fluid. (Formula variable, contains Potassium hypochlorate principally, chloride and some carbonate.) Solution.
Clinical
Aphonia. Asthma. Coryza. Diphtheria.
Characteristics
The observations with this substance are from poisoning cases. The most notable symptoms were: Watery eyes; pale, puffy face; constriction of throat and of chest. There was much sensitiveness noted: sensitiveness of epigastrium; and especially of larynx and whole anterior portion of neck. This will probably prove an indication in laryngeal affections. Cramps and restlessness were also noted.
Relations
Compare: K. chi., Calc. mur., Chlorum, Nat. hypochlor.
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