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Peppermint and Decongestant Technique on Chronic Sinusitis
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is defined as persistent symptomatic inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucosa that lasts more than 3 months. Epidemiologic studies estimate that 10% to 15% of the US population has CRS with a prevalence of up to 12% in Western populations. CRS is defined as the symptomatic inflammation of the nose and para nasals in uses with the distinction based on the duration of the complaints. CRS is typically described more broadly as an inflammatory disorder and the importance of specific microbial agents in driving the process remains controversial. It is not clear what medical therapy should be followed as the proper treatment for CRS. The most common treatment of CRS includes medical therapy and in cases resistant to medication, endoscopic sinus surgery might be an option. (Kamaneh et al., 2020).
Official title: Clinical Effect of Peppermint and Decongestant Technique on Chronic Sinusitis Among the Elderly
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Sinus self-massage and inhalation of steated boiled peppermint
The patient should inhale steam from boiled mint leaves twice daily and perform Sinus Self-Massage to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, in addition to taking the prescribed medications.