Constitutional Homoeopathic Management of Recurrent Allergic Bronchitis in a Preschool Child with Repeated Antibiotic Exposure: A Case Report

Abstract

Background

Recurrent allergic bronchitis is one of the common respiratory disorders encountered in preschool children and is characterized by repeated episodes of cough, wheezing, and respiratory tract infections. Frequent dependence on antibiotics, nebulization, and occasional hospitalization adversely affects the child's physical health, school attendance, and quality of life. Individualized homoeopathic treatment aims to reduce susceptibility to recurrent respiratory infections through constitutional prescribing.

Case Presentation

A 4½-year-old girl presented to Dr Batra's® Positive Health Clinics with recurrent episodes of allergic bronchitis occurring almost every month since 2023. Each episode typically began with mild fever lasting 2–3 days followed by persistent cough for 10–12 days associated with bilateral wheezing. The child had received repeated courses of azithromycin, amoxicillin, nebulization three times daily, and one hospitalization requiring intravenous antibiotics. Constitutional evaluation revealed a cheerful, playful child who desired constant attention, cried when her wishes were not fulfilled, feared darkness, and became irritable when contradicted. Physical generals included a chilly constitution, increased thirst during acute episodes, scanty perspiration, disturbed sleep due to cough, and relief from warm water. Natrum sulphuricum 200C was selected as the constitutional remedy.

Outcome

Following individualized constitutional treatment, the frequency and duration of respiratory episodes progressively reduced. Dependence on antibiotics, nebulization, and hospitalization decreased substantially, while sleep, activity, and overall health improved.

Conclusion

This case illustrates the potential role of individualized homoeopathic treatment in reducing recurrent respiratory infections and improving quality of life in children with recurrent allergic bronchitis.