Effect of Ravghan-i-Bādām as Quṭūr-i-Anf (Nasal Drops) along with Oral Unani Formulations, in Sneezing (Uṭās’): A Case Study

Sneezing may be defined as a spasmodic expiration preceded by one or more spasmodic inspirations. Sneezing is an almost universal daily phenomenon as a reflex to evacuate irritants from the nasal cavities. In the Unani system of medicine, Uṭās (sneezing) is a beneficial action that occurs naturally, and it is a specific action of the brain that occurs to expel or remove some phlegm or another harmful substance, pushing it out through the nose with the inhaled air and sometimes also through the mouth. “ Uṭās ” means “frequent sneezing.” In this case report, a female patient aged 16 years visited the outpatient department of RRIUM, Srinagar on August 11, 2024, with the complaint of persistent sneezing for the past 6 months. The sneezing occurred daily and was associated with redness and watering of the eyes. The patient was treated with Ravghan-i-Badam as nasal drops ( Quṭūr-i-Anf ) along with Ḥabb-i-Shifā’ and Itrīfal Ustukhuddus for 21 days with three follow-ups excluding baseline. In this study, a significant relief in sneezing was noted at the end of the study. This study concluded that Ravghan-i-Badam as a nasal drop ( Quṭūr-i-Anf ) has a significant effect on relieving chronic sneezing.