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Homœopathic Links 2023; 36(02): 112-127
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1764232
Review Article

Scope of Homoeopathic Intervention for Allergic Rhinitis—A Comprehensive Review

Deepti Dewan 
1   Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
,
Anusuya M. Akareddy
1   Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is defined as inflammation of the inside lining of the nose that occurs when a person inhales something he or she is allergic to, such as animal dander or pollen etc. Symptoms of AR include sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, post nasal drip and itchy nose. This review identifies and assesses studies done with homoeopathic intervention for the management of AR.

Objective The aim of this article was to review the available studies on homeopathic intervention in treatment of AR and to develop strategy for future research through this review.

Materials and Methods An online search was conducted, following international/national databases for all clinical studies published in the period from 2000 to 2022. This search was aimed to target the entire available literature of randomised trials or controlled trials, observational studies, case studies/reports on AR treated with homoeopathy. Relevant research was categorised by study type and appraised according to study design with their clinical outcomes.

Results Thirty-eight articles related to homoeopathy in AR were identified. Out of these 17 studies (10 observational studies, 07 randomised controlled trials) were included in this review. Case series, case records, dissertations and review articles were excluded from this review.

Conclusion Studies identified in this review showed that homoeopathy is effective in the management and prevention of acute episodes of AR. More more pragmatic studies need to be planned in the future.

Keywords

allergic rhinitis - homoeopathy - systematic review - randomised controlled trials - observational studies - individualisation


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25 May 2023

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