comparative study of 20 / silver nitrate and galvanic cautry for the treatment of allergic rhinitis

To compare the results of 20% silver nitrate and galvanic cautry for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. SETTING: ENT department Mayo Hospital, Lahore: DESIGN: Retrospective study. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 100 patients of allergic rhinitis with age range of 16 years to 50 years from Oct 1992 to Oct 1995. Taking into consideration the morbidity and beneficial effects of using 20% silver nitrate cautry and galvanic cautry for the treatment of allergic rhinitis detailed results are studied. 20% silver nitrate cautry is far superior than galvanic cautry for the treatment of allergic rhinitis