Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 125, Issue 1 pp. 44-48
Article
Diane G. Heatley MD, Corresponding Author Diane G. Heatley MD Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Diane G. Heatley, MD, is president of Med-Systems Inc, manufacturers of the SinuCleanse™ nasal irrigation system. Reprint requests: Diane G. Heatley, MD, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Avenue, K4/765, Madison, WI 53792-7375; e-mail, [emailprotected].Search for more papers by this author Kari E. McConnell RN, CORLN Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author Tony L. Kille BS Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author Glen E. Leverson PhD Division of Biostatistics, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author
Diane G. Heatley MD, Corresponding Author Diane G. Heatley MD Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Diane G. Heatley, MD, is president of Med-Systems Inc, manufacturers of the SinuCleanse™ nasal irrigation system. Reprint requests: Diane G. Heatley, MD, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Avenue, K4/765, Madison, WI 53792-7375; e-mail, [emailprotected].Search for more papers by this author Kari E. McConnell RN, CORLN Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author Tony L. Kille BS Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author Glen E. Leverson PhD Division of Biostatistics, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin Search for more papers by this author
Funding provided in part by a grant from the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, DC, September 24–27, 2000.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effect of nasal irrigation on sinonasal symptoms.
STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING
A total of 150 adult subjects with chronic sinusitis symptoms were recruited from the community and assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups: nasal irrigation with bulb syringe, nasal irrigation with nasal irrigation pot, or control treatment with reflexology massage. Groups 1 and 2 performed daily hypertonic saline irrigation with 1 device for 2 weeks and then with the other device for 2 weeks. Group 3 performed reflexology massage daily for 2 weeks. Prospective data collected included pretreatment Medical Outcomes Study Short Form, pretreatment and posttreatment Rhinosinusitis Outcomes Measure, daily medication use, subjective treatment efficacy, and preference of irrigation method.
RESULTS
There was a significant and equivalent improvement in Rhinosinusitis Outcomes Measure 31 score after 2 weeks of intervention in each treatment group; 35% of subjects reported decreased use of sinus medication.
CONCLUSION
Daily nasal irrigation using either a bulb syringe, nasal irrigation pot, and daily reflexology massage were equally efficacious and resulted in improvement in the symptoms of chronic sinusitis in over 70% of subjects. Medication usage was decreased in approximately one third of participants regardless of intervention.
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July 2001
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