Treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis by the local application of silver nitrate

Bhargava, K. B.; Abhyankar, U. S.; Shah, T. M.

doi:10.1017/s0022215100089817

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“…Once the nasal allergy is controlled, spread to the lower respiratory tract is prevented. 7 In the present study, an attempt has been made to prove that local application of 15% silver nitrate is a simple and effective treatment with negligible side effects. The old practice of reducing the irritability of the throat by painting it with dilute solutions of silver nitrate was the basis for this treatment.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Silver nitrate poisoning can lead to a high percentage of Methaemoglobin in the blood and pigmentation of the gums. 7 In our study, no such tests were done as there were no complaints from patients. Complications related to the procedure were minimal.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Similar predominance of sneezing and rhinorrhoea were observed in the other 2 studies. 7,9 The treatment with 15% silver nitrate solution was effective in relieving rhinorrhoea with good relief in 55% and fair in 38% of cases. Good relief from nasal obstruction was seen in 61% cases and fair in 39%.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…6 A new, simple and effective local treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis is using 15 percent silver nitrate, bilateral chemical cautery of the anterior part of the nasal septum and inferior turbinates. 7 This treatment has been given only to those persons who had sneezing as the presenting symptom. Not only is sneezing troublesome to the patient, but it also annoys his relations, friends and neighbours.…”

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“…Other studies also reported minimal and well tolerated side effects. 7,10 Local application of 15% silver nitrate have been found to be simple and effective for patients who accept the treatment readily. It can be applied in children over the age of 8 years and it is useful even in those patients who have been treated with corticosteroids locally or systemically.…”

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Study of the Effects of Silver Nitrate in Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Narayan¹

2018

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BACKGROUND Rhinitis is defined as the presence of at least one of the following: congestion, rhinorrhoea, sneezing, nasal itching and nasal obstruction. Other reported symptoms include throat clearing, headaches, facial pain, ear pain, itchy throat and palate, snoring and sleep disturbances. Risk factors include an atopic family history, IgE levels above 100 IU/mL before the age of six years, higher socioeconomic status and positive epicutaneous allergen testing.The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of application of topical 15% silver nitrate solution for treatment of allergic rhinitis. MATERIALS AND METHODSA descriptive study of total 100 patients clinically diagnosed with allergic rhinitis presenting with sneezing, rhinorrhoea and nasal obstruction were included in the study. 15% silver nitrate solution was used to cauterize the anterior part of both inferior turbinates and the corresponding parts of the nasal septum over an area of 1 sq. cm. This was repeated for five weeks at weekly interval. Settings and Design-The study was conducted for a period of one year from Nov 2005 to Nov 2006 at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore. RESULTSOut of 100 cases, 55% were females and 45% were males. Out of the 100 patients, 89 were male and 16 were female. Their age ranged from 18 -59 years. We found 73 out of 93 cases improved after five applications of 15% silver nitrate, giving a successful rate of 78.49%. CONCLUSIONApplication of silver nitrate to inferior turbinates for nasal obstruction is effective in upto 78.49% cases. It is well tolerated, carried under local anaesthesia, is cheap and can be carried out at any outpatient clinic with minor side effects. KEYWORDSAllergic Rhinitis, Silver Nitrate. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Narayan RS. Study of the effects of silver nitrate in treatment of allergic rhinitis.

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confidence: 88%

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confidence: 97%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Study of the Effects of Silver Nitrate in Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Narayan¹

2018

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Choanal Atresia

Tseng

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Chen³

et al. 2003

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common among patients with chronic, long-standing nasal disease. Complications resulting from inappropriate CAM practices are sometimes reported, but serious complications such as choanal atresia and stenosis are rare. We report a case of choanal atresia and stenosis due to herbal drug (ie, chemical) cauterization of the nasal cavity in a 39-year-old man. We reviewed the literature on why patients previously given conventional treatment seek alternative therapies. The patient underwent surgical intervention to relieve choanal atresia and stenosis. The postoperative course was unremarkable, and follow-up for 1 year revealed no evidence of restenosis. Choanal atresia and stenosis resulting from CAM treatment are rare. Otolaryngologists should be aware of possible complications occurring in patients receiving such treatments.

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