• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Minimally Invasive Application of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Nasal Hypersecretion
  • Contributor: Rohrbach, Saskia; Laskawi, Rainer
  • imprint: S. Karger AG, 2001
  • Published in: ORL
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1159/000055778
  • ISSN: 0301-1569; 1423-0275
  • Keywords: Otorhinolaryngology
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  • Description: <jats:p>We report on the effect of the local application of botulinum toxin A on nasal hypersecretion in a female patient with intrinsic rhinitis. 20 units of botulinum toxin A (Botox&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt;) was inserted into each nostril using a small sponge in close contact with the lower and middle turbinates. The effect was scored by the patient and by rhinomanometry. Nasal hypersecretion diminished clearly 5 days after the treatment. The rhinomanometric flow increased 2 weeks after the application. No side effects occurred. We conclude that this minimal invasive method of local botulinum toxin application might be a very effective and safe option for the treatment of nasal hypersecretion of different etiologies.</jats:p>