Atrophic Rhinitis & Homoeopathy

- It is chronic inflammatory disease which is characterised by progressive atrophy of the mucuos membrane and turbinates.
-It is associated with the foul smell eliminating from nose. Hence it is also called as "Ozaena".
-It often begins at puberty and may occur between the ages of 15 and 40 yrs.
- Coccobacillus of perez, Klebsiella and diptherenoid organism are present but they are supposed responsible for secondary infection.
- Atrophic changes may be occur due to wide space in the nose, which leads to drying of the mucous by strong blast of air in the nose.
- Pathological changes is characterised by atrophic changes of all parts of nose:
1. Mucosa and submucosa
2. Turbinates undergo atrophy producing a wide roomy nasal cavity.
3. Blood vesseles and nerves.
4. Olfactory nerves
- Clinical features includes
Foul smell
Anosmia
Dryness
Crusting
Epistaxis
Blocking of nose.
- The bridge of the nose is sometimes depressed due to atrophy of nasal septum.
- Mucosa of the nose is pale and atrophic.
- Sinusitis , Middle Ear infection, Atrophic pharyngitis and maggots may occur due complication of atrophic Rhinitis.
- In homoeopathy Arsenic , Hepar sulph, Kali bichrom, Pulsatilla, Sepia, sabadilla silicea should be given according to the symptoms.

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Common cold ( Coryza)

The common cold is one of the most common acute infection affecting the body. It can occur at all ages, both the sexes equally affected by it. Common cold is caused by virus & its spread occurs by direct contact or by airborne droplets. The virus may be rhinovirus, influenza virus or adenovirus. Secondary infection occurs by bacteria like streptococcus hemolyticus, pneumococcus, & staphylococcus.

Clinical features
Mainly there are 4 stages
A.) Ischaemic stage - after incubation of  1 to 3 days. In this burning in the nasopharynx, after that irritation and dryness in the nose, sneezing is also present.
B.) Hyperamic Stage:
In this stage rhinorrhoea becomes profuse. Blocking of the nose. The mucosa is hyperaemic. Anosmia , fever and headache may also present.
C. ) Stage of secondary infection - discharges becomes yellowish and greenish.
D.) Stage of resolution
It occurs in 5 to 10 days.

Secondary infection may spread and results in sinusitis,  acute otitis media,  pharyngitis,  laryngitis , bronchitis and pneumonia.

Anosmia & Homeopathy

-Anosmia means loss of sense of smell.
- It may results from any of the conditions that cause a stuffed up nose.
- Brain damage or head injury is also cause for it.
- During brain damage or head injuries there is chances of damage of olfactory nerves.
- Some drugs are like phenol when applied on nose is also responsible for loss of sense of smell.
- The nerve endings of the olfactory nerve are easily fatigued.
- Intracranial lesions likes abscess , tumours, & meningitis affecting the olfactory tracts and centres.

Snoring

Snoring is a Loud sound, Hoarse or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep.
It Occurs due to Obstructed air movement during breathing  while sleeping.

MECHANISM

Snoring occurs due to the vibration of the soft pallet & its thin edges called velum of
the posterior faucial piller. It is due to partial air way obstruction during sleep. Mostly
seen in the obese male esp. the after 40 yrs. of age & in heavy drinkers.

CAUSES

Snoring occurs in children as well as adults also. The causes of snoring is different in 

adults & children.

Adult: 
- In obese, Drinkers, & hypertensive person noisy breathing is common due to
   lack of tone of glossopharyngeal structure.
- Accumulation of fat in and around the neck area.
- Obstruction of Nasal passage way.
- Tissue at the top of airways touching each other causing vibration.
- obstructive sleep apnea.

 Children:
- In Enlarged adenoids
- Enlarged tonsils
- Sleep apnoea syndrome common in children's.

SYMPTOMS:

- Noise during sleep
- Sore Throat.
- Restless sleep
- Gasping or chocking at night
- Excess Sleepiness at day time.

RISK FACTORS:

- Males are more prone than females.
- Over weight
- Having  a narrow air way
- Drinking alcohal
- Suffering from nasal problem
- Having family history of snoring or obstrutive sleep apnoea.

PREVENTION:

- Reduce your weight if you are obese.
- Try to sleep on your side.
- Raise the head of your bed.
- Treat nasal congestion & Obstruction
- Avoid Alcohal

  HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

 Many Homeopathic remedies have been found to be beneficial in snoring. The given
homeopathic medicine complete cell regeneration. Homeopathy is often referred to as a
gentle healing method, but that doesn't mean that it should be used carelessly or excessively.
Most of the Homeopathic medicines cure for snoring & reduces the swelling in the throat &
nasal pathways helping you breath better & sleep well.
Avoid Self medication. Consult your homeopath for appropriate dosage & repetition.

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