Open AccessNasal Irrigation as Treatment in Sinonasal Symptoms Relief: A Review of Its Efficacy and Clinical Applications
Author(s) -
Baharudin Abdullah,
Chenthilnathan Periasamy,
Rushdan Ismail
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/s12070-017-1070-0
Subject(s) - medicine , otorhinolaryngology , confusion , intensive care medicine , symptom relief , scientific evidence , head and neck surgery , clinical efficacy , dermatology , surgery , psychology , philosophy , epistemology , psychoanalysis
Nasal irrigations have been used for centuries without any scientific data to determine its efficacy. Despite their widespread use, much confusion exist about the mechanism of action, preparation, indications and therapeutic advantage of nasal irrigations. Anecdotal evidence and poorly controlled studies add to the confusion. Recent evidence provides strong scientific justification of the benefits and advantages of using nasal irrigations in sinonasal symptoms relief. The present review of the evidence based literature highlights its efficacy and clinical applications.