Treating nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis using the intranasal herbal ointment Biyeom‐go: A prospective observational study

Objectives The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness and clinical feasibility of Biyeom‐go for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis. Design Prospective observational study. Setting This study was conducted at the Woosuk Korean Medicine Medical Center in South Korea. Participants Fifty‐eight patients with rhinitis participated in this study. All patients received Biyeom‐go treatment >3 times daily for a total of 4 weeks. Main outcome measures The primary outcome was the total nasal symptom score. Mini‐rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire, nasal endoscopy index, total serum immunoglobulin E levels and immunologic factors in nasal lavage fluid were also measured. Results Biyeom‐go administration was associated with significant improvements in total nasal symptoms scores (P