Recommended Citation
Asher BF, Seidman MD, Reddy WD, and Omole FS. Integrative medical approaches to allergic rhinitis Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2015; 23(3):221-225.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2015
Publication Title
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), formerly known as alternative medicine, is now part of the mainstream management for patients with a host of medical issues. This current opinion focuses on the use of CIM, more specifically, the use of nutritional and herbal therapies and homeopathic medications for patients with allergic symptoms.
RECENT FINDINGS: The literature review revealed that naturally occurring substances when compared with placebo more often than not resulted in significant improvement of the allergic rhinitis symptoms.
SUMMARY: Despite encouraging results, additional studies with greater rigor are needed.
Medical Subject Headings
Complementary Therapies; Humans; Rhinitis, Allergic
PubMed ID
25943958
Volume
23
Issue
3
First Page
221
Last Page
225
