Long Standing Allergic Rhinitis Managed Effectively with Homeopathy

This is the case of Mrs. S.S. (Patient identification number 52542), a 39-year-old lady who visited the Life Force Vashi center in September 2023 for her chronic complaint of allergic rhinitis. She had been suffering from the condition since 2018. She presented with sneezing, nasal discharge, lachrymation, nose block, and throat irritation. Her sneezing frequency was almost daily, 8-10 times/day. Her symptoms had been progressing continuously for two months. She was allergic to pollens, dust, changes in weather, strong smells, and agarbatti. She had used the tablet Allegra 120 daily for a few days earlier, during a severe episode, mostly.

Associated disease:

She had also been suffering from an underactive thyroid since 2014 and was dependent on thyroid supplements.

Physical generals:

She followed a non-vegetarian diet. She was very fond of spicy and salty foods and disliked bitter gourd and fish. Her appetite was normal. Bowel movements, urination, menses, and perspiration were all normal. Her sleep was sound.

She was working in an NGO, and her husband was an architect and had his own business.

Mental generals:

Mentally, she was an expressive individual. She mixed up easily with everyone. She was emotional.

In her family history, her father had allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and diabetes. Her mother had diabetes. Her brother had an underactive thyroid. There was no specific past history of any major illness.

After evaluating her case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed individualized homeopathic medicine and advised a few blood tests. Her reports showed low levels, for which she was advised to take appropriate supplements and dietary measures.

Follow-ups:

During her first follow-up, she reported good improvement in the frequency, duration, and severity of allergic episodes. Her sneezing, nasal discharge, and nose block were reduced with homeopathic medicine. She also reduced the Allegra tablet.

In her December 2023 follow-up, good improvement was noted in her allergic condition. She had stopped all conventional medicines.

By March 2024, after a few more months of treatment, she reported good progress. All her allergic symptoms had reduced significantly. The disease progression had stopped. She used conventional medications only once during this time. She had also completed her course of vitamin supplements.

In July 2024, her condition had improved by approximately 80–90%. Most symptoms had improved a lot. She had not observed any major episodes and had not taken any medicine in the last few months. So she was advised to stop the medicine and was guided about general precautions and a few tips for a further happy and healthy life.

Conclusion:

This case illustrates that homeopathy plays a vital role in improving immunity and promoting internal healing in chronic allergic diseases.

— Case study written by Dr. Priyanka Agarwal, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)