Acupuncture and Herbal Treatment of Chronic HIV Sinusitis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To compare Traditional Chinese Medicine versus standard antibiotic therapy consisting of
pseudoephedrine ( Sudafed ) plus amoxicillin / clavulanate potassium combination ( Augmentin
) in reducing symptoms and recurrence of acute HIV-related sinusitis.
Chronic sinusitis in HIV-infected individuals is a recurrent and persistent infection with
potentially serious complications: it can exacerbate pulmonary disease, cause recurrences of
life-threatening sepsis, and progress to central nervous system involvement. Symptoms of
sinusitis in HIV patients are often refractory to aggressive Western medical management, and
antibiotic intolerance can occur. Traditional Chinese Medicine consisting of acupuncture and
herbal treatment may provide a low-risk, low-cost alternative to conventional antibiotic
therapy.