Date of Publication :20th September 2016

Abstract: Children are extremely vulnerable to various forms of allergies; the most common is Upper respiratory tract infections. If not treated, tend to become chronic with severity, intensity and complications affecting the quality of life in both child and parent. A non control experimental study was done at Electronic city Clinic of Dr. Batra's Positive Health Clinic from 2014 to 2016. 29 children from the age group of 0 - 12 yrs having positive skin test for allergy and positive IgE antibody test were enrolled and observed for a period of over 12 months. They were given individualized homeopathic medicines. The frequency and intensity of the complaints prior to the enrolment was compared with 6 months and 1 year of the treatment. All the children were better within 3 to 8 months of the treatment. The quality of life was assessed by asking questions to the parents reflect improved quality in 18 cases, very much improved in 10 cases. In only 1 case the parents did not find any change. 85% of the cases required Calcarea group i.e. Calc Carb or Calc. Phos. The Nat. Mur and Tuberculinum were given in rest of the cases. In all the cases 200 potency was used. None of the children had reported adverse drug reaction. The study shows the scope of homeopathic medicines in successful management of Upper respiratory tract infections of children without any side effect along with improved quality of life

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