The Laryngoscope
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Xylitol nasal irrigation in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis: a pilot study.
To determine the tolerability of xylitol mixed with water as a nasal irrigant and to evaluate whether xylitol nasal irrigation results in symptomatic improvement of subjects with chronic rhinosinusitis. ⋯ Xylitol in water is a well-tolerated agent for sinonasal irrigation. In the short term, xylitol irrigations result in greater improvement of symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis as compared to saline irrigation.