Engineer Overcomes Allergy Loops With Homeopathy

Mrs. R.C. (Patient ID: 56285), a 34-year-old software engineer employed at a multinational IT company, approached Life Force Homeopathy in December 2024 seeking treatment for chronic allergic rhinitis. She had been suffering from this condition since 2005, but her symptoms had worsened progressively since August 2024 following a change in her residential environment. The new home, located near an active construction site, significantly aggravated her condition due to increased exposure to dust and other airborne allergens.

At the time of consultation, Mrs. R.C. reported experiencing daily episodes of allergic rhinitis. Each episode typically began with a mild irritation in the throat, followed by intense sneezing lasting around 20 minutes, thick nasal discharge (coryza), and a sensation of nasal blockage, particularly at night and while lying down. The severity of these episodes was moderate, but the frequency and intensity often led to headaches, especially localized to the forehead and temples. The episodes lasted approximately 2 to 3 hours and occurred almost every night.

Her symptoms were clearly worse during the night and while lying down. Environmental allergens such as dust, pollen, perfumes, and fragrances were strong triggers. She did not report fever, body pain, dry cough, wheezing, or mouth breathing, indicating that her condition was limited to the upper respiratory tract.

She was not on any conventional medications at the time of consultation but had a history of allopathic treatment from 2020 to 2022, which had provided temporary relief. Since July 2024, she had also been on Serta 50 mg (sertraline) at night, prescribed for anxiety neurosis.

General and Emotional Profile:

Mrs. R.C. is a vegetarian with an average appetite, a strong craving for salty and sweet foods, and an aversion to sour tastes. She has average thirst and experiences profuse perspiration. Thermally, she is hot. There were no urinary, bowel, or menstrual complaints noted. However, her sleep was disturbed, often due to her respiratory symptoms.

Emotionally, she described herself as a private individual who prefers solitude. She was sensitive to contradiction, cried easily, and reported that silent music made her feel sad. She had underlying anxiety, particularly related to her husband’s health. Despite her anxiety, she reported a happy and supportive upbringing and a well-adjusted family life with her husband and a 7-year-old child.

Based on the detailed case history, Dr. Rajesh Shah had prescribed Silica 30 with other homeopathic medicines.

The prescription aimed not only to address the allergic rhinitis but also her emotional sensitivity and underlying anxiety.

Follow-Ups and Progress:

At the first follow-up on 22nd January 2025, Mrs. R.C. reported a mild improvement. The intensity of sneezing and throat irritation had reduced by about 10–20%, and the headache was less frequent and milder, often related to poor sleep. Nasal blockage had also reduced slightly.

By 9th March 2025, the symptoms showed a further 20–30% reduction. The headache was absent, though nasal dryness and blockage remained similar to the previous follow-up.

On 23rd April 2025, Mrs. R.C. shared that she had experienced no episodes of sneezing, coryza, throat irritation, or headaches in the past 4–5 weeks, indicating marked improvement.

At the follow-up on 6th June 2025, her condition had improved by approximately 50%. She had remained episode-free, with no complaints of sneezing, coryza, or throat irritation.

However, on 27th July 2025, she reported a minor relapse with symptoms of sneezing, coryza, and throat irritation resurfacing for the past three days. These were most likely triggered by dusting activities at home. Despite this, she confirmed feeling 50–60% better overall since starting homeopathic treatment.

Conclusion:

With individualized homeopathic treatment, Mrs. R.C. experienced a 50–60% improvement in her chronic allergic rhinitis, with a marked reduction in sneezing, nasal discharge, and throat irritation. She remained largely symptom-free for several weeks, with only a minor relapse triggered by dust exposure. The treatment also supported her emotional well-being, all achieved without dependency on conventional medications.

• Case study written by Dr. Mitali Singh, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)