Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a disorder in with episodes of nasal congestion watery nasal discharge and sneezing. It may be seasonal or perennial, and is due to an immediate hypersensitivity reaction in the nasal mucosa.  According to IUIS allergen nomenclature subcommittee over 150 pollen allergens from different weeds, grasses and trees are observed. More than 25% population in Indian is suffering from several types of allergies. 

Several trials have evaluated the effectiveness of homeopathy for AR. Results from these trials are mixed. Collectively, the results of these trials have been noted to be positive. A systematic review and meta-analysis reported efficacy of homoeopathic medicines in treating AR. In an single arm interventional study by Ghosh et al. reported improvement in chronic allergic rhinitis symptoms, IgE and Absolute eosinophil count after homoeopathic treatment.  No double-blind trial has been found in the Indian context. So, this trail will be conducted on 60 participants on a specified population (Aeropalynological Studies of Purulia District) to evaluate the effect of homoeopathic treatment beyond placebo at the Out-patient SHD Sadar at Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia. Assessment will be done by Total Nasal Symptom Score -TNSS (Primary outcome), Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire -RQLQ and IgE estimation (Secondary outcome).  Comparative analysis will be carried out to detect group differences. The results will be published in scientific journal.