Efficacy of Winterized Pistacia Lentiscus Oil in Reducing Purulent Bacterial Overinfection of Pediatric Rhinitis

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a medical device containing winterized Pistacia lentiscus oil in reducing symptoms of purulent bacterial overinfection in pediatric rhinitis and the need for antibiotic therapy. The randomized controlled trial will compare the treatment group receiving nasal drops with a control group using saline solution.

This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial to assess the therapeutic potential of winterized Pistacia lentiscus oil (WLO) in pediatric patients aged 2 to 10 years with purulent rhinitis. The study will investigate the reduction of rhinitis symptoms, the need for antibiotics, and secondary outcomes including nasal decongestant activity and treatment safety. Participants will be randomized into two groups: the intervention group will receive 3 drops of WLO per nostril, three times daily for six days, while the control group will use 0.9% saline solution under the same regimen. Clinical evaluations will be conducted by medical staff and parents over six days to record symptom improvement, antibiotic use, and adverse events. The results will contribute to understanding the potential of WLO as a non-antibiotic treatment option for purulent bacterial overinfection in pediatric rhinitis.

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