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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2020)
Treatment of allergic rhinitis by comparative administration of 3% hypertonic saline, normal saline and 0.5% diluted betadine saline
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Dr. Amit Prakash
Abstract
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis may include nasal obstruction (blockage or congestion), rhinorrhoea (which can be anterior leading to nasal discharge, or posterior leading to postâ€nasal drip), nasal itching and sneezing. In addition to nasal symptoms, some people with allergic rhinitis also report eye symptoms (watering, redness, itching) and ear symptoms such as pain, pressure or feeling of fullness; however, aural (ear) symptoms have also been reported as an adverse effect of nasal saline irrigation. There is evidence that people with allergic rhinitis may experience decreased quality of life due to issues such as loss of sleep, secondary daytime fatigue, impaired school and work performance, decreased cognitive functioning and decreased longâ€term productivity. Hence based on above findings the present study was planned for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis by Comparative Administration of 3% Hypertonic Saline, Normal Saline and 0.5% Diluted Betadine Saline. The present study was planned in Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar, India. The study was conducted from March 2019 to Oct 2019. Total 30 patients of age 20 – 50 years age of both sexes were enrolled in the present study. The patients were divided in three study groups based on administration. The 10 patients in Group I were administered with the 0.9% Normal Saline. The 10 patients in Group II were administered with the 3% hypertonic saline. The remaining 10 patients in Group III were administered with the 0.5% diluted betadine saline. All cases were administered with the respective irrigation solution for three times as day in nostrils for 4 weeks period. The data generated from the present study concludes that there was significant outcome following nasal irrigation, in all the three treatments but no significant differences between the treatments. All three modalities of treatment improve the quality of life. The diagnosis should be based on combination of proper history, physical examination, radiological investigation, endoscopic nasal evaluation & laboratory results. The complications of sinusitis must be dealt with urgently. If action is taken in time many irreversible conditions are avoided and patients have potential to recover and function independently as was the case with our patient.
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Pages:192-196
How to cite this article:
Dr. Amit Prakash "Treatment of allergic rhinitis by comparative administration of 3% hypertonic saline, normal saline and 0.5% diluted betadine saline". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2020, Pages 192-196
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