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A significant percentage of patients with allergic rhinitis use herbal treatments. Stinging nettle, black elderberry, and Spirulina are common natural remedies for allergy relief.

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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis is a common condition affecting quality of life.
  • Patients often seek alternative therapies for symptom management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of herbal treatment use in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.
  • To identify commonly used herbal products for allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design.
  • Survey of 230 patients diagnosed with perennial allergic rhinitis.
  • Questionnaires on the use of natural products and herbal therapies.

Main Results:

  • 37.3% of patients reported using herbal therapies for allergic rhinitis.
  • Women were more likely to use herbal supplements than men.
  • Stinging nettle, black elderberry, and Spirulina were the most frequently used herbal treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Herbal treatment is widely used for allergic rhinitis symptom relief.
  • Understanding the prevalence of these therapies is crucial for patient care.
  • Further research into the efficacy and safety of these herbal products is warranted.