๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The effect of symptom improvement of nasal steam strategy compared to routine management strategy for upper respiratory symptoms occurring after endotracheal intubation in patients aged 19 years or older who underwent surgical removal under anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation was evaluated by the difference in the results of Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age of 19 to 69 years
* Those who underwent surgical removal of the thyroid gland under endotracheal intubation due to a thyroid tumor
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status I or II
* Those who developed upper respiratory symptoms after surgery โค Voluntarily decided to participate in this clinical trial and signed the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria:
* Those diagnosed with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease
* Chronic cough lasting for more than 3 months prior to surgery, including bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
* Those who developed other respiratory infections within the past month โฃ Those who are taking or are required to take other medications that may interfere with the interpretation of the treatment effect or results
* Those who are scheduled to undergo additional major treatments such as reoperation, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy during the clinical trial period โฅ Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and those who plan to become pregnant during the study period โฆ Others who are expected to have difficulty complying with the treatment, visits, and questionnaires stipulated in this protocol at the discretion of the medical staff
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What it tests
- Nasal steam therapy
- Routine management strategy
Ilsan Cha Hospital
Goyang-si, South Korea
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.