Overview
Efficacy of Buffered Hypertonic Saline(BHS)Nasal Irrigation in Allergic Rhinitis (AR) Children
Status:
Completed
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-12-01
2010-12-01
Target enrollment:
0
0
Participant gender:
All
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether buffered hypertonic saline (BHS) is superior to normal saline (NSS) for improving mucociliary function and relief nasal symptoms in children with allergic rhinitis.Phase:
Phase 2Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy VolunteersDetails
Lead Sponsor:
Thammasat University
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:1. age 6-15 years
2. diagnosed AR obtained by history, physical examination and positive skin prick test or
nasal cytology
3. TNSS ≥ 4 at the first visit of this study
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients with a history of nasal anatomical defects
2. Abnormal nasal ciliary function or an upper respiratory tract infection in the
preceding 2 weeks