Kinetic oscillation stimulation as treatment of non-allergic rhinitis: an RCT study

Kinetic oscillation stimulation as treatment of non-allergic rhinitis: an RCT study

CONCLUSION Kinetic oscillation stimulation (KOS) of nasal mucosa at low frequency seems to be a possibly effective and safe short-term treatment of non-allergic nasal stuffiness. OBJECTIVE To assess the relief of rhinitis symptoms, especially stuffiness, by comparing active treatment, i.e. KOS at low frequency of the nasal mucosa, with placebo. METHODS Patients were randomized to active or ...

Kinetic Oscillation Stimulation as Treatment of Acute Migraine: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study

OBJECTIVE To assess the relief of migraine pain, especially in the acute phase, by comparing active treatment, ie, kinetic oscillation stimulation (KOS) in the nasal cavity, with placebo. BACKGROUND Exploratory trials testing the efficacy of KOS on migraine patients indicated that this treatment could be a fast-acting remedy for acute migraine pain. METHOD Thirty-six patients were randomize...

Treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic respiratory illness that affects quality of life, productivity, and other comorbid conditions, including asthma. Treatment should be based on the patient's age and severity of symptoms. Patients should be advised to avoid known allergens and be educated about their condition. Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment and should be first-li...

Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Management of Rhinitis: Allergic and Non-Allergic

RHINITIS IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM AND IS DEFINED AS THE PRESENCE OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching, and nasal obstruction. The two major classifications are allergic and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR). Allergic rhinitis occurs when an allergen is the trigger for the nasal symptoms. NAR is when obstruction and rhinorrhea occurs in relation to nonallergic, n...