Publications by authors named "Nazli Zainuddin"
The immediate effect of facial candling on inflammatory mediators, substance P, symptoms severity, and quality of life in allergic rhinitis patients: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Nor Faizatul Fatikah Ismail Chin Fen Neoh Siong Meng Lim Amir Heberd Abdullah Mohd Fahmi Mastuki Nazli Zainuddin
Medicine (Baltimore)
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- Asian countries have diverse ethnic groups with traditional health care practices, including facial candling, which is believed to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis and sinus issues despite limited evidence on its effectiveness.
- A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 66 allergic rhinitis patients, dividing them into a group receiving facial candling treatment and a control group with no treatment, measuring changes in inflammatory markers and symptom severity.
- The study has received ethical approval and is registered with the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, ensuring proper oversight and outlining the research methods.