HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR DUST ALLERGY

Despite the name, dust allergies are not caused by dust. Instead, the culprits are dust mites, microscopic organisms that feed on dead skin cells. Signs of dust allergy include those common to hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust allergy also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Causes

Dust allergies are caused by dust mites, small organisms often found in person’s home. Dust mites are microscopic creatures that are smaller than one millimeter. Dust mites thrive in warm, humid conditions. While they may be present year-riund, dust mites often die in humidity levels are low. A person who suffers from dust allergies may experience worsening symptoms after sweeping or vacuuming. This type of household cleaning can stir up dust particles making them easier to inhale.

Symptoms

Dust mites cause inflammation of a person’s nasal passage. This leads to an allergic reaction , which may result in the following symptoms-

·         Cough

·         Congestion

·         Post nasal drip

·         Sneezing

·         Swelling under the eyes

·         Itchy eyes

·         In a child frequent upward rubbing of the nose.

Risk factors

The following factors increase the risk of developing a dust allergy.

·         Having a family history of allergies. You are more likely to develop a sensitivity to dust mites if several if several members of your family have allergies.

·         Exposure to dust mites. Being exposed to high levels of dust mites , especially early in life, increases your risk.

·         Being a child or a young adult. You are more likely to develop dust allergy during childhood or early adulthood.

Complications

Dust allergy can cause the following complications—

·         Sinus infections. Chronic inflammation of tissues in the nasal passages caused by dust mite allergy can obstruct the sinuses , the hollow cavities connected to nasal passages. This may cause sinusitis.

·         Asthma. People with asthma and dust mite allergy often have difficulty managing asthma symptoms. They may be at risk of asthma that require immediate medical treatment or emergency care.

Precautions

For controlling the dust allergy follow the directions below-

·         Remove carpeting

·         Keep pets out of bedrooms

·         Wash and change bed linens in hot water

·         Use dust proof covers on pillow and mattresses

·         Wash rugs when possible in hot water.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When dust allergy  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

ALLIUM CEPA 30---Dust allergy with profuse watery discharge with sneezing, acrid burning, excoriating the nose and upper lip. Sneezing, especially when entering a warm room. Intense itching, biting and burning in the eyes.

AMMONIUM CARBONICUM 30---Dust allergy with nasal congestion. Profuse watery coryza. Stoppage of nose at night with long continued coryza. Cannot breathe through nose.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 30---Arsenic album is one of the best homoeopathic remedy for dust allergy with sneezing and running nose. Thin watery excoriating discharge.  Nose feels stopped up with fluent coryza. Sneezing without relief. Burning and itching in nose.

ARUM TRYPHYLLUM 30---Dust allergy with rawness at the roof of the mouth and palate. Soreness of nostrils. Constant picking at nose until it bleeds.  Pain over root of nose.

ARUNDO 30---Dust allergy with burning and itching of palate and conjunctiva. Annoying itching in the nostrils and roof of the mouth. Sneezing with itching of nostrils.

BROMIUM 30—Dust allergy with cough. Dry cough with hoarseness and burning pain behind sternum. Acrid , burning coryza with violent sneezing  and soreness of the nose.

DROSERA ROTUNDIFOLIA 30—Dust allergy with fluent coryza with sneezing. Dry spasmodic cough, worse after midnight.

EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS 30---Dust allergy with profuse bland fluent coryza. The eyes water all the time.

NUX VOMICA 30—Dust allergy with nasal congestion. Coryza fluent in day time, stuffed up at night.

POTHOS FOETIDUS  3X---Sneezing with pain in throat. Difficulty in breathing with a sudden feeling of stress and anxiety.

SABADILLA 3X----Dust allergy with spasmodic sneezing with running nose. Copious,  watery nasal discharge. Oversensitiveness to odors. Itching , tickling in nose, rubs or picks at it.

SPONGIA 30—Dust allergy with difficulty in breathing. Feels as if he had to breathe a dry sponge.  Fluent coryza , alternating with stoppage.

WYETHIA 30---Dust allergy with itching in posterior sinuses. Sensation as if something in nasal passages.