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Evaluation of Treatment of Sneezing and Rhinorrhoea by Local Application of Trichloroacetic Acid in Patients with non Infective Rhinitis | ||
| IRAQI JOURNALOF COMMUNITY MEDICINE | ||
| Article 1, Volume 22, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 192-196 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Falih Al-Anbaki; Haider Al-Sarhan | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Rhinitis is characterized by inflammatory events that lead to chronic nasal symptoms of sneezing, rhinorrhoea and nasal obstruction. These symptoms may change the quality of life and have a great effect on the mood of the patients. Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of application of 50 percent trichloroacetic acid on the trigger areas of the nose to control the symptoms of sneezing and rhinorrhoea. Methods: 160 patients with non infective rhinitis were prospectively evaluated for 2 years after twice application of 50 percent of trichloroacetic acid on the trigger areas of the nose regarding control and recurrence of symptoms. Results: significant control was obtained by this method of treatment, success rates ranged from 83.3% to 89.5%, while Failure rates ranged from 10.4 to 16.6 (P<0.001). Conclusion: This method was found to be simple, effective and practically applicable. Key words: rhinitis, sneezing, rhinorrhoea | ||
| Keywords | ||
| rhinitis; sneezing; rhinorrhoea | ||
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