Homeopathy treatment for Atrophic rhinitis
It is a chronic inflammation of nose characterized by atrophy of nasal mucosa and turbinate bones. The nasal cavities are roomy and full of foul-smelling crusts. Atrophic rhinitis is of two types: primary and secondary.
Atrophic rhinitis (AR) is a condition that affects the interior of your nose. The condition occurs when the tissue that lines the nose, known as the mucosa, and the bone underneath shrink down. This shrinking down is known as atrophy. It can lead to changes in function of the nasal passages.
Symptoms of Atrophic Rhinitis
Nasal Obstruction:
- Despite the nasal passages being wider due to tissue atrophy, patients may feel nasal obstruction due to crusts and debris.
Crusting:
- Formation of thick, greenish or yellowish crusts inside the nose.
Nasal Discharge:
- Foul-smelling nasal discharge, often due to secondary bacterial infection.
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis):
- Frequent episodes of nosebleeds due to the fragile nature of the atrophied nasal mucosa.
Anosmia or Hyposmia:
- Loss or reduction of the sense of smell.
Nasal Dryness:
- Persistent dryness in the nasal passages.
Chronic Nasal Infections:
- Persistent bacterial or fungal infections of the nasal cavity, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the nasal mucosa. These infections may include conditions like chronic sinusitis or recurrent rhinitis.
Previous Nasal Surgery or Trauma:
- History of nasal surgeries, such as septoplasty, turbinectomy, or sinus surgery, can disrupt the normal nasal anatomy and compromise the nasal mucosa’s health. Similarly, traumatic injuries to the nose or nasal passages can cause long-term damage and inflammation.
Autoimmune Conditions:
- Certain autoimmune diseases, such as granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), can affect the immune response and lead to chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Environmental Factors:
- Prolonged exposure to environmental irritants, pollutants, or occupational hazards (e.g., dust, chemicals, smoke, industrial fumes) can contribute to chronic nasal inflammation and damage to nasal tissues.
Hormonal Changes:
- Fluctuations in hormonal levels, such as during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, can affect nasal mucosal health and contribute to atrophic changes.
Genetic Predisposition:
- Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition that makes them more susceptible to developing atrophic rhinitis under certain environmental or physiological conditions.
Malnutrition:
- Severe nutritional deficiencies, particularly vitamin A deficiency, historically played a role in atrophic rhinitis due to its critical role in maintaining mucosal health and integrity.
Age:
- Atrophic rhinitis is more commonly seen in older individuals, possibly due to cumulative effects of chronic inflammation, aging-related changes in nasal tissues, and decreased mucosal regeneration.
Vitamin A:
- Essential for maintaining healthy mucous membranes.
- Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, red bell peppers, and liver.
Vitamin C:
- Supports the immune system and aids in the repair of tissues.
- Sources: Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits), strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
Vitamin E:
- Acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function.
- Sources: Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts), seeds (sunflower seeds), spinach, and broccoli.
Iron:
- Important for maintaining healthy blood cells and supporting tissue health.
- Sources: Red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, beans, spinach, and fortified cereals.
Zinc:
- Supports immune function and tissue repair.
- Sources: Meat, shellfish, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans), seeds (pumpkin, sesame), nuts, and dairy products.
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Homeopathic Medicines for Atrophic Rhinitis:
The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy, potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.
So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).
Alumen
Lupus, cancer, polypi of nose, sanious discharge, especially when ulceration is present.
Alumina
Soreness and scabs nose discharge of thick, yellow mucous or of dry, hard, yellow-green plugs; the parts, especially septum narium, swollen, red and sore to touch,
(<) evenings; point of nose cracked; WEAK OR ENTIRE LOSS OF SMELL.
Arsenicum Album
Indicated especially in Rhinitis. Cancer, ulcer on right alae nasi, burning, stinging, painful, forming a thick, hard crust, which comes off and leaves a bleeding, mattery surface soon followed by another crust; nostrils; corners of mouth also anus red and excoriated; CANNOT BREATHE THROUGH NOSTRILS WHEN ASLEEP; nose swollen, burns,
coppery-red, with desire for liquors; ichorous, sanious and foetid discharges, with marked prostration and great general debility (Ars. iod.).
Asafoetida
Offensive, greenish discharge from nose, with caries of bones and a feeling as if nose would burst; numbness of bones of face; pimple on tip of nose; small tubercles on cheeks; TEARING PAINS FROM WITHIN OUTWARD in bones of nose, (<) at night. Mercurio- syphilis and scrofula
Aurum Met
Scrofulous and syphilitic affections of bones of nose and face; caries of bones of nose and palate; PUTRID SMELL WHEN BLOWING NOSE, RECOGNIZE BY PATIENT, though olfaction impair; excessively foetid discharge; burning, itching, smarting soreness in nose which is sensitive to touch; unbearable frontal headache; caries extends into cheek-bones, with same tearing, boring pain; bony destruction of ear with Obstinate Otorrhea: Yellow, Thick discharge from nose, or dry firm pieces are blowing out, always of an offensive odor: nose sunken in, perforation of septum.
Aurum Mur
Specifically indicated medicine for Rhinitis Ozaena scrofulous with unbearable odor: Nasal cavity ulcerated deep in, with dry yellowish scruff and senses of obstruction; nostrils stuffed up with hard crusts; lupus of alae nasi, ulceration of soft parts with perforation of Septum
Calcarea Carb
Swelling of nose and upper lip in children, with acrid discharge; purulent, thick, or yellow-red discharge, making lip sore; specifically red itching pustules on upper lip and cheeks; nose swollen inside and outside; impaired smell.; Additionally, EPISTAXIS FREQUENT AND PROFUSE, ALMOST TO FAINTING; loud breathing through nose.
Calcarea Flour
Copious, offensive, thick, greenish-yellow discharge with OSSEOUS GROWTHS IN NOSE; Moreover, blowing of much mucus from nose with ineffectual desire to sneeze.
Carbo animalis
Scrofulous ozaena; swelling of nose, with pimples inside and outside, forming crusts which last a long time; vesicle at right nostril with malignant ulcerations; LITTLE BOILS INSIDE OF NOSE, WITH TENSE ALSO BURNING SENSATION, (<) during menses; saddle across nose with copper-colored eruption. Lastly, Carcinoma nasi.
Mercurious Cor
Ozaena, discharge from nose like glue, drying up in posterior nares; perspiration of septum; NOSE STOPPED UP AND RUNS AT THE SAME TIME; rawness and smarting in nostrils.
Mercurious Iod flavus
Septum sore with sharp pain; much mucus descends into throat, causing hawking; constant inclination to swallow; thick yellow coating on back of tongue.
Nitric Acid
Mercurio-syphilis; foetid, yellow, corroding nasal discharge; generally, ozaena with ulcers; STITCHES IN NOSE AS FROM SPLINTERS; dirty, bloody mucus from posterior nares; large, soft protuberances on alae, covered with crusts; green casts from nose every morning.
Peru Balsam
Ozaena with ulceration; discharge also thick.
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What is Atrophic Rhinitis
It is a chronic inflammation of nose characterized by atrophy of nasal mucosa and turbinate bones.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Atrophic Rhinitis
- Alumina
- Arsenicum Album
- Calcarea Carb
Graphitis
- Kali Brom
- Mercurious Cor
- Nitric Acid
- Silicea
- Thuja
What are the causes of Atrophic Rhinitis
Hereditary factors
- Endocrinal disturbance
- Deficiency of vitamin A, D or iron
- Infective (e.g. Klebsiella, Diphtheroids, Proteus vulgaris)
- Autoimmune process
- Specific infections (e.g. syphilis, lupus, leprosy)
What are the symptoms of Atrophic Rhinitis
- Foul smell from the nose
- Anosmia
- Nasal obstruction
- Epistaxis
- Nasal mucosa pale
- Septal perforation
- Dermatitis of nasal vestibule
Cough also hoarseness
- Hearing impairment
[1] Diseases_of_Ear_Nose_and_Throat_6Edition
[2] Homoeopathic Therapeutics by Lilienthal
[3]https://www.healthline.com/health/atrophic-rhinitis
[4]https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/
Rhinitis_physical_examination
[5]https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22886-atrophic-rhinitis#management-and-treatment
