The clinical effects of Hochu-ekki-to in patients with allergic rhinitis complaining of fatigue

Abstract

In allergic rhinitis, patients experience several aggravating factors such as: stress, changes in temperature and fatigue. In this study, 5 cases of allergic rhinitis who presented complaining of general fatigue, anorexia and/or weight loss were treated using Hochu-ekki-to.
Case 1 was a 22-year-old female. She had been treated with hyposensitization using house dust allergen for the past several years, and her nasal symptoms were well controlled. However, after an operation for otitis media, her nasal symptoms once again worsened. She also complained of anorexia, weight loss, insomnia and tinnitis.
Case 2 was a 43-year-old female who had a past history of a total hysterectomy for myoma uteri, who also complained of anorexia and insomnia.
Case 3 was another 43-year-old female who had moderate anemia.
Case 4 was a 26-year-old male who complained of insomnia, fatigue and stress at work.
Case 5 was an 18-year-old male who complained of fatigue due to strenuous study for entrance examinations. All cases were treated with Hochu-ekki-to and all improved within a few days to one month. In particular, cases 1 and 2 were treated only with this Chinese medicine. Based on these findings, Hochu-ekki-to appears to be a useful treatment for allergic rhinitis associated with such poor physical conditions as fatigue, insomnia, anorexia and weight loss.