Version 1
: Received: 20 March 2024 / Approved: 21 March 2024 / Online: 26 March 2024 (03:00:13 CET)
How to cite:
Macchi, A.; Czaczkes, C.; Bignami, M.; Monti, G. The Role of Pistacia lentiscus in the Prevention of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Recurrence. Preprints2024, 2024031307. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1307.v1
Macchi, A.; Czaczkes, C.; Bignami, M.; Monti, G. The Role of Pistacia lentiscus in the Prevention of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Recurrence. Preprints 2024, 2024031307. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1307.v1
Macchi, A.; Czaczkes, C.; Bignami, M.; Monti, G. The Role of Pistacia lentiscus in the Prevention of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Recurrence. Preprints2024, 2024031307. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1307.v1
APA Style
Macchi, A., Czaczkes, C., Bignami, M., & Monti, G. (2024). The Role of Pistacia lentiscus in the Prevention of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Recurrence. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1307.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Macchi, A., Maurizio Bignami and Giulia Monti. 2024 "The Role of Pistacia lentiscus in the Prevention of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Recurrence" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1307.v1
Abstract
Objective
Rhinosinusitis is a chronic condition characterized by frequent episodes of recurrence; its main treatment is pharmacological and this therapy should be continued for a long time until stabilization of the problem. Some patients, however, often must resort to targeted therapies for disease recurrences, which is why targeted preventive treatments are sought.
Methods
In the study performed, Pistacia lentiscus oil was used. Two groups of patients were studied with endoscopy, SNOT 22 and Nasal Cytology to evaluate nasal cellularity and ciliar motility.
Results
Pistacia lentiscus oil has the ability to reduce mucosal inflammation, by destroying and preventing the formation of biofilm.
Conclusion
The study showed that daily administration of Pistacia lentiscus oil significantly reduced the presence of biofilm. Moreover, continuous use of a lentiscus oil wash significantly reduced patients’ symptoms and improved their quality of life according to the Snot 22 questionnaire.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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