Do you feel better with the window open, even when your nose won’t stop running?
Hay fever does not present the same way in everyone.
For some, it begins with an incessantly streaming nose and persistent sneezing.
Allium cepa (red onion) is one of the most frequently considered homeopathic remedies in acute presentations of seasonal hay fever. It is particularly associated with cases characterised by burning eye irritation combined with relatively mild lacrimation and an acrid, irritating nasal discharge.
The clinical picture is characterised by profuse, watery nasal discharge that may irritate the skin beneath the nose. In contrast, the tears are typically bland and non-irritating. Patients may present with red, burning eyes and sensitivity to light, together with frequent sneezing and a sensation of nasal obstruction.
An associated tickling or irritation in the throat may also be noted.
Symptoms are often aggravated in warm, enclosed environments and improve in fresh, open air, an important modality in remedy differentiation.
Allium cepa exemplifies a clearly defined acute pattern, where the predominance and quality of nasal and ocular symptoms guide the choice of medicine.
As always prescribing is based on the totality of the individual symptom picture. ... See MoreSee Less