Ramli Ramiza R, Mohamad Irfan, Ab Wahab Mohd S, Naing Nyi N, Wan Din Wan S
Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
Department of Pediatric, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
J Taibah Univ Med Sci. 2018 Jun 2;13(4):364-369. doi: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2018.04.004. eCollection 2018 Aug.
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of nasal rinsing during ablution in reducing acute respiratory tract infection among male Hajj pilgrims.
A quasi-experimental trial study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of nasal rinsing between two groups. The intervention group was instructed to perform nasal rinsing during ablution, while the control group was not asked to do nasal rinsing. Both groups were provided progress diaries to record the symptoms of respiratory tract infection, including cough, rhinorrhoea, nasal blockage, fever, and sore throat, as well as thick phlegm, shortness of breath, epistaxis, and changes in sense of smell. The groups were also instructed to record any visits to clinics for their symptoms throughout their stay in Makkah for the Hajj ritual.
The study showed that nasal rinsing significantly reduced the symptoms of cough, rhinorrhoea, and nasal blockage. The intervention group had an increased number of visits to healthcare facilities for treatment, when compared to those of the control group. There were no significant differences in the groups regarding the symptoms of fever and sore throat.
Nasal rinsing can be included as part of intervention methods that include vaccination and the use of a face mask. Nasal rinsing can be easily practiced by the pilgrims, since it is a Sunnah act in ablution, which is an integral element of Muslims' daily life.
本研究旨在评估男性朝觐者在净身时进行鼻腔冲洗对减少急性呼吸道感染的有效性。
进行了一项准实验性试验研究，以比较两组之间鼻腔冲洗的有效性。干预组被指示在净身时进行鼻腔冲洗，而对照组未被要求进行鼻腔冲洗。两组都提供了进度日记，以记录呼吸道感染的症状，包括咳嗽、流鼻涕、鼻塞、发烧和喉咙痛，以及浓痰、呼吸急促、鼻出血和嗅觉变化。还指示两组记录在麦加进行朝觐仪式期间因症状前往诊所就诊的情况。
研究表明，鼻腔冲洗显著减轻了咳嗽、流鼻涕和鼻塞的症状。与对照组相比，干预组因治疗前往医疗机构就诊的次数增加。两组在发烧和喉咙痛症状方面没有显著差异。
鼻腔冲洗可作为包括疫苗接种和使用口罩在内的干预方法的一部分。由于鼻腔冲洗是净身中的一项圣行，而净身是穆斯林日常生活中不可或缺的一部分，朝觐者可以轻松实践。
