Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) has a long history of use as an herbal remedy for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and cough. Historically, Native Americans smoked lobelia as a treatment for asthma.
Scott started vomiting every day, and it was about two weeks before he went to the emergency room. He was then diagnosed with a hernia and sent home. His vomiting continued.