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[Mucolytic therapy of sinusitis].

S V Riazantsev¹, O I Konoplev¹, K I Sapova¹

¹Sankt-Peterburgskiĭ nauchno-issledovatel'skiĭ institut ukha, gorla, nosa i rechi Minzdrava Rossii, Sankt-Peterburg, Rossiia, 190013.

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Summary

GeloMyrtol and GeloMyrtol forte, herbal mucolytics, show advantages for sinusitis treatment. Evidence supports their effectiveness and ease of use for patients suffering from sinusitis.

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Pharmacology
Evidence-Based Medicine

Context:

Sinusitis is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
Mucolytic preparations are frequently used in sinusitis management.
A review of literature from 1987-2013 examines mucolytic therapy for sinusitis.

Purpose:

To review and analyze articles on mucolytic preparations for sinusitis treatment.
To evaluate the efficacy and advantages of GeloMyrtol and GeloMyrtol forte.
To assess the evidence supporting herbal medicinal products in sinusitis therapy.

Summary:

Literature review focusing on mucolytic treatments for sinusitis, with emphasis on GeloMyrtol and GeloMyrtol forte.
Analysis indicates herbal products containing standardized myrtol offer benefits compared to other mucolytics.

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GeloMyrtol demonstrates evidence-based effectiveness and ease of application for sinusitis patients.

Impact:

Highlights the therapeutic potential of standardized myrtol-based herbal remedies.
Supports the use of GeloMyrtol as a viable treatment option for sinusitis.
Provides a basis for evidence-based prescription of GeloMyrtol in clinical practice.