Severe House Dust Allergy
Allergy Meera Nandakumar•Gender: Female•Age: 28 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 6 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Frequent sneezing fits during house cleaning
- Constant post-nasal drip leading to dry cough
- Redness and itching of the eyelids
- Shortness of breath on dust exposure
Clinical Assessment
A 28-year-old homemaker from Vadanappally presenting with severe allergic reactions to house dust mites and mold for 6 years. Symptoms worsen during sweeping or dusting and inside air-conditioned rooms. Previous medications included antihistamines and bronchodilator inhalers as-needed.
Diagnostic Investigations: Allergy skin prick test showing strong positive reaction to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (dust mite).
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Pothos Foetidus selected due to the acute dyspnoea and dust-induced sneezing fits, combined with constitutional remedies to address underlying chronic respiratory susceptibility.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Pothos Foetidus and Bromium
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Wet-mopping instead of sweeping; wash bed linens in hot water weekly; avoid thick carpets and heavy fabric curtains.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 10 months- Reduction in dyspnoea episodes within the first 3 weeks
- Sneezing fits reduced to rare mild episodes by Month 3
- Able to perform household cleaning without breathing difficulties after 6 months
- Sustained recovery with no relapse at 10-month follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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