EFFICACY OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN ALLERGIC RHINITIS BY ASSESSING SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN E LEVELS AND SFAR – AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
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Analysis of variants, Allergic Rhinitis, Score For Allergic Rhinitis, Serum immunoglobulin E, Homoeopathic medicine
Abstract
Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to determine the therapeutic usefulness of homoeopathic medicines in Allergic Rhinitis(AR) by assessing serum IgE Levels and SFAR(Score For Allergic Rhinitis).
Materials and Methods: A prospective, observational study. Thirty cases of allergic rhinitis (diagnosed based on clinical history, SFAR value and serum IgE values during the first visit) were selected as per the inclusion criteria using purposive sampling technique. All data was collected on standard case record (SCR). Homoeopathic medicines, based on the totality of symptoms and repertorization were prescribed. Complete 6 months of follow‑up were considered for analysis. Serum IgE and SFAR values were checked before and after the homoeopathic treatment . The data was statistically analyzed using mean, standard analysis of variants (ANOVA).
Results: ANOVA for repeated measures showed P = 0.000, which is highly significant. Conclusion: Serum IgE value and SFAR value reduced after homoeopathic treatment. Homoeopathic medicines are very effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis symptoms. Ten homoeopathic medicines were found useful in the study of which Natrum mur, Sabadilla, Allium cepa, Sulphur, Arsenicum album, Pulsetilla nigricans Phosphorus, Bromium, and Lycopodium clavatum were the most commonly indicated and useful medicines. Placebo-controlled trials are needed to evaluate their efficacy and effectivenes
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Dr. Pratibha Khandekar
Professor in Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Shree Swaminarayan Homoeopathic medical College, Kalol, India.