Complementary and alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis.

Li-Xing Man

Review Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery 2009 26 citazioni

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Study Design

Tipo di studio: Review
Popolazione: None

Intervento: Complementary and alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis. None
Comparatore: None
Esito primario: Complementary and alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis.
Direzione dell'effetto: Positive
Rischio di bias: Unclear

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Otolaryngologists and other physicians who diagnose and treat allergic rhinitis encounter patients who use complementary medicine and alternative remedies. This article reviews the recent literature regarding complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. RECENT FINDINGS: There are a myriad of modalities for treating allergic rhinitis. Few are studied with rigorous randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials for clinical efficacy. Often, the biological mechanisms and adverse effects are even less well understood. A few therapies, including spirulina, butterbur, and phototherapy hold some promise. Thus far, complementary and alternative therapies have not been integrated into the general treatment armamentarium of allergic rhinitis. SUMMARY: Several studies report beneficial effects of certain alternative treatments for allergic rhinitis. Additional insight into the mechanisms of action, short-term and long-term effects, and adverse events is needed.

TL;DR

This article reviews the recent literature regarding complementary and alternative therapies for the treatment of allergic Rhinitis and reports beneficial effects of certain alternative treatments for allergic rhinitis.