Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis
Conditions
Interventions
Fresh Herbal Ingredients (7 types) consist of 50 grams of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) 50 grams of kaffir lime fruit (Citrus hystrix) 10 grams of shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) 10 grams of
Experimental Drug,Placebo Comparator No treatment
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 60 years old. 2. Exhibiting clear symptoms with at least two nasal symptoms present bilaterally, occurring for at least one hour on most days, and persisting for at least one year, classified as mild to moderate severity according to the Thai Clinical Practice Guidelines for Allergic Rhinitis (Revised 2022). 3. Having a history of allergic rhinitis diseases. 4. No continuous use of anti-allergy medication or nasal sprays for at least 2 months prior to the study. 5.Able to read and write, as participants will be required to complete questionnaires during the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of nasal obstruction preventing inhalation of the herbal steam. 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 3. Fever or body temperature higher than 37.5 degree celsius. 4. Experiencing dizziness. 5. Having skin inflammation. 6. History of allergy to herbs, steam, or heat. 7. History of the following chronic diseases: severe asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 8. Blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg or lower than 90/60 mmHg. 9. Presence of open wounds on the face.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analog scale Before After 0-10 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acoustic rhinometry before after Measurements will focus on the minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) and nasal cavity volume, Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) before after 0-3,Adverse Event after Monitored through patient self-report diaries and clinical observation for any signs of irritation, allergic reaction, or other side effects during and after the treatment period.,Patient Satisfaction after Likert scale questionnaire ranging from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNichamon Mukkasombut
Thammasat University
Outcome results
None listed