Effect of Inhalation of Aromatherapy Oil on Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aimed to investigate the effects of aromatherapy oil inhalation on symptoms, quality of life, sleep quality, and fatigue level among adults with perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR).
Fifty-four men and women aged between 20 and 60 were randomized to inhale aromatherapy oil containing essential oil from sandalwood, geranium, and Ravensara or almond oil (the placebo) for 5 minutes twice daily for 7 days.
PAR symptoms determined by Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ), sleep quality by Verran Synder-Halpern (VSH) scale, and fatigue level by Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFS) were assessed before and after intervention period.
Compared with the placebo, the experimental group showed significant improvement in TNSS, especially in nasal obstruction.
The aromatherapy group also showed significantly higher improvements in total score of RQLQ and CFS.
These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oil helps relieve PAR symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life, and reduce fatigue in patients with PAR.
In conclusion, inhalation of aromatherapy essential oil may have potential as an effective intervention to alleviate PAR.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Choi, Seo Yeon& Park, Kyungsook. 2016. Effect of Inhalation of Aromatherapy Oil on Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104386
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Choi, Seo Yeon& Park, Kyungsook. Effect of Inhalation of Aromatherapy Oil on Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104386
American Medical Association (AMA)
Choi, Seo Yeon& Park, Kyungsook. Effect of Inhalation of Aromatherapy Oil on Patients with Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104386