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Review
. 2012 Feb;269(2):389-97.
doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1755-z. Epub 2011 Sep 16.

Phytotherapeutic and naturopathic adjuvant therapies in otorhinolaryngology

Raphael Richard Ciuman  1
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Review

Phytotherapeutic and naturopathic adjuvant therapies in otorhinolaryngology

Raphael Richard Ciuman. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

Phytotherapeutic pharmaceuticals and herbal medicinal products with its roots in classical phytotherapeutic medicine have a well-established role in otolaryngological therapy, especially for diseases of the upper airways and acute and chronic infections. A thorough selection and application could mean huge benefit for the patient, in particular in cases with contraindications, chemo- and antibiotic resistance or patient request. Besides, it might spare other medications. Phytotherapeutic pharmaceuticals must fulfil the same criteria of quality, effectiveness and harmlessness of evidence-based medicine like chemical pharmaceuticals, although they are often prescribed due to its well established or traditional based use. This review focuses on phytotherapeutic therapies well established within the European Community for otolaryngologic disease patterns by referring to clinical studies or meta-analysis.

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