American journal of rhinology & allergy
-
Am J Rhinol Allergy · May 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPostoperative care with Chinese herbal medicine or amoxicillin after functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
A number of herbal preparations have been reported being used as adjunctive treatment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This study was designed to examine the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in the postoperative care of post-FESS patients. ⋯ Our results showed there was no significant benefit of using CHMs (Tsang-Erh-San extract granules and Houttuynia extract powder) or oral amoxicillin in post-FESS care of CRS patients. Additional investigation is necessary for post-FESS care.