Seasonal Pollen Allergy (Hay Fever)
Allergy Gopika Menon•Gender: Female•Age: 25 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Dry itchy nose and throat
- Sudden watery coryza triggered outdoors
- Fatigue and mild feverish feeling during pollen season
- Dry tickling cough
Clinical Assessment
A 25-year-old agricultural researcher from Thrissur presenting with severe seasonal allergic rhinitis, triggered by grass and flower pollen. Symptoms peak during the dry, windy months in Kerala. Had been relying on antihistamines daily, which caused severe drowsiness and affected her work.
Diagnostic Investigations: High eosinophil count (12%) in differential blood count; positive skin prick test for weed and grass pollen.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Arundo was selected for its specific action on itching in the nostrils and roof of the mouth, while Arsenicum Iodatum addressed the watery, irritating discharge and seasonal asthenia.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Arundo Mauritanica and Arsenicum Iodatum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Shower after field research to remove pollen; use sunglasses and face masks; keep windows closed during high-pollen windy mornings.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 1 year- Drowsiness resolved as antihistamines were successfully stopped in Month 1
- Pollen season passed with only minor, manageable nasal irritation in Month 3
- Energy levels and focus restored completely by Month 6
- Long-term relief confirmed at 1-year check
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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