Homeopathy not only improved allergic rhinitis but also reduced anxiety, anticipation and fears of patient. Her general condition improved.

A 20 year old female student came with complaints of allergic rhinitis since 2 years and urticaria since 9 months.

Attacks were very frequent, started with sneezing, coryza, burning sensation in the eyes, lachrymation and severe itching in the eyes. Occasionally it was associated with fever.

Burning and rawness of the nostrils was present. All complaints were worse by smell of any perfume, dust, smoke & smell of flowers. Anti-allergic medicine only gave her temporary relief.

Red vesicular eruptions were on arms with intense itching and it increased when she ate sour food. She had repeated Upper respiratory tract infections and blinking of eyes.

In the past she had suffered amoebiasis and ringworm infestation in groin. She had head injury at age of 5.

Her father had asthma & mother also had allergic rhinitis.

She was thin and short. Her appetite was good. She liked sour and spicy food very much. She disliked milk. Thirst, urine & stool were normal. Her perspiration was profuse, more on face and neck. She liked hot weather but was great sensitive to sun. Her periods were normal.

Her sleep used to be disturbed in anticipation if she had to wake up early the next morning. She dreamt of her dead cousin very often and also about people close to her dying which made her feel very uneasy.

She was nervous & anxious facing large crowds and gatherings. Could not give presentations, felt she would go blank and people will laugh. She was extremely punctual, organized, perfect, very clean and tidy. She was image conscious, dressed to impress people, avoids arguments and kept everyone happy. She was good in studies.

She was impatient and hurried, anxious about her health. She had fear of death. Based on her symptoms, she was given Natrum Carbonica 200.

After 10 days, her anticipation reduced. Sneezing and headache reduced. Felt good and relaxed. Sleep improved.

After 1 month, her general condition improved. Fear of death reduced. Sleep was better. Blinking was completely alright.

After 3 months, there was no episode of rhinitis. She had no bad dreams. She was totally relieved from her complaints and thanked homoeopathy.