Allergic rhinitis children Allergic rhinitis, saline irrigation, children
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will perform nasal irrigation using 180 ml of hypertonic saline solution, divided equally between both nostrils, twice daily for four weeks. Participants will be instructed on proper tech
Active Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Hypertonic Saline Nasal Irrigation,Isotonic Saline Nasal Irrigation
Sponsors
Khon Kaen university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 3-7 years. 2. Diagnosed with moderate to severe allergic rhinitis according to Thai clinical practice guidelines (2022). 3. Symptoms persist despite treatment with antihistamine and intranasal corticosteroid for at least two weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Anatomical abnormalities of the nasal structure. 2. Diagnosed with sinusitis or upper respiratory tract infections. 3. Primary ciliary defects affecting nasal mucociliary clearance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nasal Symptom Severity Week 4 Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life and Satisfaction Week 4 7-Point Likert scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRattapon Uppala
Khon kaen university
Outcome results
None listed