A randomized, double-blind, parallel trial comparing capsaicin nasal spray with placebo in subjects with a significant component of nonallergic rhinitis.

Abstract

This is the first controlled trial demonstrating intranasal capsaicin, when used continuously over 2 weeks, rapidly and safely improves symptoms in rhinitis subjects with a significant NAR component.

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Subjects

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Capsaicin
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Headache
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nasal Obstruction
• Nasal Sprays
• Placebos
• Quality of Life
• Questionnaires
• Rhinitis

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Authors

• Jonathan A Bernstein
• Benjamin P Davis
• Jillian K Picard
• Jennifer P Cooper
• Shu Zheng
• Linda S Levin

Publication date

2011-08-01

Journal

Journal topics

• Asthma
• Hypersensitivity
• Immunity

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology/Allergy Section, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0563, USA. jonathan.bernstein [at] uc.edu

Release reference

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Aug;107(2):171-8

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