Observational study investigating Ectoin^® Rhinitis Nasal Spray as natural treatment option of acute rhinosinusitis compared to treatment with Xylometazoline.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Symptomatic relief of acute rhinosinusitis is commonly achieved with nasal decongestants. The current observational study investigated the efficacy and safety of treatment of acute rhinosinusitis with Ectoin^® Rhinitis Spray compared to or in combination with Xylometazoline-containing decongesting nasal spray.

Methods

Patients with acute rhinosinusitis applied either Ectoin^® Rhinitis Spray, Xylometazoline nasal spray or a combination of both products. Rhinosinusitis symptoms were assessed, and nasal oedema and endonasal redness were determined by rhinoscopy. Patient diaries based on the validated SNOT (Sino Nasal Outcome Test) questionnaire evaluated rhinosinusitis parameters over time and influences of the disease on quality of life. Follow

SUBMITTER: Werkhauser N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8897346 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature