Phytotherapeutic and naturopathic adjuvant therapies in otorhinolaryngology.

Raphael Richard Ciuman

Journal: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2012;269(2):389-97

PMID: 21922427

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Abstract

Phytotherapeutic pharmaceuticals and herbal medicinal products with its roots in classical phytotherapeutic medicine have a well-established role in otolaryngological therapy, especially for diseases of the upper airways and acute and chronic infections. A thorough selection and application could mean huge benefit for the patient, in particular in cases with contraindications, chemo- and antibiotic resistance or patient request. Besides, it might spare other medications. Phytotherapeutic pharmaceuticals must fulfil the same criteria of quality, effectiveness and harmlessness of evidence-based medicine like chemical pharmaceuticals, although they are often prescribed due to its well established or traditional based use. This review focuses on phytotherapeutic therapies well established within the European Community for otolaryngologic disease patterns by referring to clinical studies or meta-analysis.

Address: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Bochum, St. Elisabeth-Hospital, Bleichstr. 15, 44787, Bochum, Germany. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1007/s00405-011-1755-z

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MeSH Terms: Administration, Oral, Chronic Disease, Combined Modality Therapy, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Evidence-Based Medicine, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Herpes Simplex, Humans, Laryngitis, Naturopathy, Otitis Media, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Pharyngitis, Phytotherapy, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Stomatitis, Virus Diseases