Experience of Eppikajutsuto for Nasal Polyps and Olfactory Dysfunction

Abstract

Among patients with chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, there are many refractory cases that repeatedly relapse after conventional Western medical treatment. Such patients suffer not only from nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, and posterior rhinorrhea, but also from olfactory disturbances, which have a significant impact on their daily life due to a decrease in quality of life. In this report, we describe six cases of refractory chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and olfactory dysfunction that were effectively treated with the addition of eppikajutsuto. For patients with chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps and olfactory dysfunction who have difficulty controlling their symptoms with conventional treatment, a Kampo medicine approach may improve not only the coexisting symptoms such as olfactory dysfunction but also nasal obstruction.