Complementary Therapies in Allergic Rhinitis. (13th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sayin, Ibrahim; Cingi, Cemal; Oghan, Fatih; Baykal, Bahadir; Ulusoy, Seckin
• Other Names: Iikura M. Academic Editor.; Piirilä P. Academic Editor.; Popov T. A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN allergy. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-11-13
• Subjects: Allergy -- Periodicals; Allergy -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Allergy and Immunology; Hypersensitivity; Allergy; Allergy -- Treatment; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.97
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/938751
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-5521

Abstract

Abstract : Objective . To determine the prevalence of herbal treatment of allergic rhinitis. Methods . In this prospective study, patients who were diagnosed with perennial allergic rhinitis were questioned about their use of natural products/herbal therapies for their symptoms. Results . In total, 230 patients were enrolled. Overall, 37.3% of the patients stated that they had used natural products/herbal therapies at least once. Women were more likely than men to use herbal supplements (38.3% versus 32.4%). Ten different types of herbal supplements were identified, with stinging nettle ( Urtica dioicath ), black elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ), and Spirulina being the most common (12.6%, 6.1%, and 5.7%, resp.). Conclusion . This study found a high prevalence of herbal treatment usage for the relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms in Turkey. The herbal products identified in this study and in the literature are discussed.