A 16 year old boy N. J. (Patient Ref. No. L7981) came to
us with the complaint of recurrent colds since childhood.
The attacks would appear once a month lasting for about 10
days each time. During the acute episodes, he would have
constant sneezing, watering from the eyes, and mild cough
with white expectoration. The colds were precipitated by
change of climate and exposure to smoke and would be worse
during morning hours. He would often require antibiotics
for the same.
The patient was a lean boy with a normal appetite. He was
fond of spicy and junk food. He had marked aversion for
fruits and yogurt. His perspiration was offensive. He had
no complaints pertaining to bowel and bladder functions.
He stayed with his parents and paternal uncle, aunt and
cousins. He was reserved by nature but also quite
irritable and short tempered. His mother also described
him to be of a sympathetic nature.
His mother also suffered from allergic rhinitis and his
father had bronchitis. Apart from this, there was no other
history of any major illness in his past or in the family.
Based on this totality, a constitutional medicine, Silicea
200, was prescribed for his complaints of recurrent colds.
With regular homoeopathic treatment, the frequency of his
colds reduced considerably within six months. He suffered
from just one acute episode in six months. He was able to
tolerate the change in climate much better than before.
His general health also improved considerably. The patient
had not required any antibiotics during the entire course
of homoeopathic treatment.
This case illustrates how a well chosen constitutional
homoeopathic remedy can effectively treat a patient with
chronic illness and how frequent colds respond very
positively to Homoeopathic treatment. Remark:
The remedy prescribed in these cases is
patient-specific i.e. it has been prescribed based on the
symptoms specific to the patient at that point of time. It
is advisable that the patient does not indulge in any
self-medication.
A 20 yr old male Mr. K. J. (Patient ref no. L 7910) comes
with the complaint of recurrent cold since childhood. The
complaints had increased since one year. He suffered from
sneezing, watering from the nose, nose block. The
complaints were almost persistent and were aggravated by
cold food, spicy food, and dust. He was on allopathic
treatment for the same but would require it repeatedly and
it would give him only temporary relief.
Patient is an average built man, having craving for spicy
food. He prefers warm weather. He is short tempered and
gets easily angered but calms down quickly. He does not
prefer dark places though he is not afraid of it.
He has a family history of ischemic heart disease and
glaucoma. On examination, a deviated nasal septum was
found.
Based on his history, Phosphorus 200 was prescribed. After
treatment for about 10 months, the patient is now free
from the constant colds and complaints due to it. He had
been off all allopathic medicines for a long time after
starting homoeopathic treatment.
