Effect of Herbal Steam Inhalation for Asthma Patient with Allergic Rhinitis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Clinic, Sangkhom Hospital, Sangkhom District, Nongkhai Province

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis is a common disease among asthmatics and interferes with the quality of life of patients, both health and social. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of herbal steam inhalation in asthmatic patients with allergic rhinitis. The research was a quasi-experimental study with a single group study, pretest before and after. The sample group were 30 patients of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma clinic, Sangkhom Hospital, Nong Khai Province who had symptoms and got standard treatment. Subjects received the intervention three times a week for four weeks and were then assessed for treatment effectiveness. The results of the study found the symptoms of runny nose, sneezing,and stuffy nose decreased in the first week while nasal itchy decreased after receiving the herbal steam inhalation in the second week. The frequency of allergic rhinitis symptoms decreased after the third week of administration. In addition, the use of modern medicine to relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms had also decreased significantly. The samples were satisfied with the use of herbal steam inhalation by the aspect that received the most satisfaction was advice on herbal steam inhalation from Thai traditional medicine practitioners. It could be concluded that herbal steam inhalation was effectiveness in rapidly reducing the severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms, reducing the frequency of symptoms and the use of modern medicine to suppress symptoms of the disease.