Result of Nasal Irrigation with Neti Pot in Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Abstract

This study is an experimental research utilizing a group with a pre-test and post-test design that is aimed to examine the results of nasal irrigation using a neti pot in patients with allergic rhinitis and the assessments of the patients’ satisfaction.  The subjects comprised of 30 patients, between 20 - 60 years of age, seen at the ear, nose, and  throat department of the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center. A Visual - Analog Rating Scale (VAS) was used for testing sensory levels and to select and analyze the data The research results are as follows: 1. nasal irrigation with a neti pot in patients with allergic rhinitis and when comparing results before and after the procedure; nasal congestion symptoms were (5.47 + 1.76) and (2.77 + 2.25), itch symptoms were (4.40 + 3.10) and (1.73 + 1.95), sneeze symptoms (4.37 + 3.05) and (2.17 + 2.35), and nasal secretions (4.83 + 3.09) and (2.43 + 2.63). There was a significant difference at the 0.05 level and no complications were experienced during nasal irrigation or post irrigation.  2. The mean scores of nasal irrigation with the neti pot had shown results of “very satisfied”. As a result, nasal irrigation with a neti pot is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with allergic rhinitis there are no previous reports of this method that have been done here in Thailand.