Evalua'non of Soft Nasal Filters in Inhalant Allergies in Ludhiana

Abstract

One hundred patients suffering from various allergic disorders due to inhalants were advised to u soft nasal filters. They included 46 patients of urticaria, 44 patients of bronchial asthma and 10 patients of allergic rhinitis. The response was excellent in 47%, good in 32% and poor in 21% cases. The acceptance rate was 80%. The main reasons. for non-acceptance, were foreign body sensation, increased nasal secretions and cosmetic problem, The main drawback in soft nasal filters was their short life because these did not last for more than, six months even when used under standard conditions.