Bromelain as an adjuvant in acute rhinosinusitis: a systematic review
Guo R, Canter PH, Ernst E
Published in Journal of Laryngology and Otology
Methodology
Systematic review of randomised clinical trials of herbal medicines including bromelain for acute and chronic rhinosinusitis.
Key Findings
Bromelain trials reported faster resolution of nasal inflammation and mucosal swelling, but methodological quality was mostly poor.
Conclusions
Bromelain may aid sinus symptom resolution; evidence weak.
Limitations
Poor trial quality; old studies.
Supplements Studied
Bromelain trials reported faster resolution of nasal inflammation and mucosal swelling, but methodological quality was mostly poor
Outcomes Measured
Bromelain trials reported faster resolution of nasal inflammation and mucosal swelling, but methodological quality was mostly poor
Study Details
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