Homeopathy helped a teenager to get rid of recurrent respiratory tract infections

A 16-year-old boy from Sanpada, Navi Mumbai walked into the Life Force Homeopathic Clinic Vashi branch on 11th August 2023 for the treatment of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. He complained of throat infection with redness, swelling of tonsils, and dryness of the throat. He also complained of a pricking sensation in the throat while swallowing saliva or food. He mentioned discomfort and pain with both solid and liquid intake. The frequent chest congestion history was also noted. The parents also informed us of his recurring fever that would strike with alarming precision. The fever would come every month like clockwork, spiking to 103–104°F. Each episode of fever was associated with chills and severe headache would follow post-fever.  The frequency of getting the recurrent infection episodes was 2-3 times per year, which would last for 8-10 days; however, over time, the frequency increased, and the fevers grew more intense. The patient also has associated complaints of loss of appetite. His parents tried everything—doctors, medications, and home remedies. Because of his recurrent infections, it was affecting his school attendance and daily activities. His parents couldn’t bear to see him suffer anymore, which led them to Life Force.

Past History: History of febrile convulsions when he was 2 years old.

Physical generals:

His appetite was reduced, and he had a mixed diet. He craved eggs, fish, chicken, and egg omelettes and disliked milk. He was thermally hot and had no complaints about stool and urine.

Mental generals:

The patient is quiet and gentle, but he cries when he is upset and angry. He avoids arguments and would rather remain silent. The patient had a happy and well-supported childhood. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a merchant navy officer.

The homeopathic remedy TUBERCULLINUM-30 was prescribed by Dr. Shah

Follow-ups:

On September 20, 2023, his first follow-up was conducted. The patient had experienced only one episode of fever (102F) for two days without chills. He took a tablet of Dolo 650 mg for one day, and the severity of the episode had decreased.

His second follow-up was taken on 30 October 2023; at that time, the patient was 20-25% better. Only one episode of fever and throat infection where the severity was much reduced than before, and sneezing, chest congestion, and dry cough were much better. His appetite was also improving.

By 15 December 2024, the patient was 50% better and was not having any episodes in the last 2 months. On examination of the chest, no congestion was noted.

The last follow-up was taken on 29 October 2024, when the patient was almost free from symptoms and had no episodes for 4-5 months. No cold and cough, no fever, and no chest congestion were present. The patient was completely cured.

Conclusion:

This case highlights the efficacy of a constitutional, holistic, homeopathic treatment approach in cases of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. Homeopathic medicines help to improve the immune system of a child, thereby addressing frequent infections safely without any side effects.

- case study was written by Dr. Shreya Hedaoo, MD (Hom), an associate doctor to Dr Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)