Role of Nasal Saline Irrigation as an Adjunct Therapy in Allergic Rhinosinusitis: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Allergic rhinosinusitis (ARS) is a cause of significant morbidity and affects patient’s daily quality of life making treatment imperative. Management of this disease includes variety of drugs from different pharmacological profile with all having varied clinical efficacy. Our study aims to evaluate role of nasal saline irrigation as an adjunct therapy in allergic chronic rhinosinusitis and its impact on symptamology and quality of life. Design: Qualitative study using questionnaire. Material and method: 60 patients were included in our study and were divided in two groups. Group A: irrigation group and Group B: non-irrigation group (control group). All patients were evaluated using a pre-fixed questionnaire to assess the severity of symptoms and relief if any post treatment. Results: Patient’s who were in Group A using saline nasal irrigation had significant relief in symptoms compared to control group. Group A patient’s had improved quality of life and none of the patients had any side effects.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Preeti Sharma, Dr. Ratnesh Kumar, Dr. B. B. Bajpayi, Dr. Satish Kumar
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