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2020
Clinical comparison of the efficacy of spirulina platensis and cetirizine for treatment of allergic rhinitis
Nourollahian M, Rasoulian B, Gafari A, Anoushiravani M, Jabari F, Bakhshaee M
Published in Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica
Methodology
Randomized clinical trial comparing spirulina platensis with cetirizine in patients with allergic rhinitis over 2 months.
Key Findings
Both treatments reduced total nasal symptom scores, with spirulina performing comparably to cetirizine on several symptom domains.
Conclusions
Spirulina may provide symptom relief in allergic rhinitis comparable to a standard antihistamine.
Limitations
No placebo arm; single centre; modest sample.
Supplements Studied
Spirulina
Compound
Spirulina may provide symptom relief in allergic rhinitis comparable to a standard antihistamine.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2020
Sample Size:60
Duration:8 weeks
Quality Score:5/10
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