International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among most common illness in childhood and represents major cause of morbidity. These infections involve the nasal cavity, pharynx, ear, larynx, sinuses that are caused by viral or bacterial agents. URTIs are transmitted through droplet, direct contact or airborne routes and can show during season variations.
Clinically, URTIs present with nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal obstruction, cough, fever, earache, sore throat, sinusitis especially in young children. Homoeopathic treatment is safe, gentle and effective approach by individualised remedies based on symptom presentation.