This remedy is used in a specific way in acute homeopathic care.  When someone has a barking, tickling cough, along with a feeling of difficult breathing think of Spongia.

They may also have a sore throat and cold and are often worse after sleeping (they may even wake up coughing).

Key Symptoms of this remedy

Worse from any movement

Barking, croupy cough

Worse after sleep

Conditions often requiring this remedy

Cough including croup

Cold

Sore throat

Tiredness