Hyper-reactive Airway Disease (Allergic Cough)
Allergy Jishnu Nair•Gender: Male•Age: 38 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 5 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Dry hacking cough triggered by odors, perfumes, or cold drinks
- Chest tightness without active wheezing
- Tickling sensation in larynx
- Worsening of cough at night
Clinical Assessment
A 38-year-old sales manager from Sharjah, UAE, presenting with chronic allergic cough for 5 years. Triggered frequently by desert dust, strong room fresheners, and temperature changes when moving from hot outdoors to AC rooms. Treated previously with cough suppressants and corticosteroid inhalers.
Diagnostic Investigations: Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) showing mild air-flow limitation; normal chest X-ray.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Rumex Crispus was chosen for its specific indication of cough triggered by cold air inhalation or throat tickle, while Spongia Tosta resolved the dry, hollow character of the cough.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Rumex Crispus and Spongia Tosta
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Avoid direct ice-cold drinks; drink warm water throughout the day; limit exposure to chemical room fresheners.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 9 months- Dry cough reduced in frequency by 60% within 3 weeks
- Night-time cough episodes stopped completely by Month 2
- PFT repeated at 6 months showed normal airflow indices
- Inhaler free and asymptomatic at 9-month follow-up
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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