Homeopathic Relief for Recurrent Colds in a Child with Genetic Allergy Tendency
A 1-year-old female patient (Patient ID: 50932) presented at the Life Force Malleswaram branch on March 12, 2023, with the chief complaint of frequent colds. The patient had been experiencing recurring episodes of colds over the past 6 months, characterized by symptoms including a cold and productive cough, chest congestion, sneezing 10-15 bouts, predominantly in the early morning, and irritation in the eyes and nose.
Each episode typically commenced with fever, followed by cold and cough symptoms, and lasted for approximately 5 days. The frequency of these episodes was reported to be 4-5 times per month. A comprehensive case history was taken during the initial consultation, focusing on the patient''''s physical and mental state.
Physical Make-up:
The patient followed a vegetarian diet and had an average appetite. She had a specific craving for pomegranates. Her thirst levels were as normal. However, she had an intolerance to cold temperatures. Her bowel movements were normal; sleep was mildly disturbed due to cough.
Family History and Background:
The patient''s family history showed the presence of allergies: mother had a dust allergy and sinusitis, father had a dust allergy, and maternal grandfather also had a dust allergy.
Mental State:
The child exhibited irritability and crankiness and easily got irritated.
After a thorough review of the case history, Dr. Shah prescribed TUBERCULINUM 1M to address the patient''s frequent cold episodes.
Follow-ups:
May 10, 2023: Patient felt better after 2 months of treatment, with mild episodes of running nose and 1 episode of fever, cold, and cough.
June 13, 2024: Much better; frequency of episodes decreased; no running nose; and only 1 episode of a cold attack was mentioned by parents.
October 4, 2023: Patient further improved, with only 1 episode of fever and cold.
March 24, 2024: 75% improvement reported, with no severe episodes and mild cough.
August 17, 2024: No episodes in 4 months, a significant improvement.
December 31, 2024: Complaints increased due to ice cream intake and weather changes; treatment was revised as per the case need.
February 27, 2025: She was much better, with an 80% reduction in cold and cough episodes.
The patient''s parents were much happier with the treatment, along with frequent colds; her immunity also improved. She was able to find relief with homeopathy. They also expressed gratitude to the life force team.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates significant improvement with an 80% reduction in cold and cough episodes after 2 years of homeopathic treatment. Also, it highlights the efficacy of homeopathy in treating recurrent respiratory infections.
- Case study written by Dr. Shweta R, associate doctor to Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)