Abstract

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of Persian medicine Syrup ‘compound honey syrup (CHS)’ on fractional exhalation nitric oxide (FENO) changes in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).Study designWe conducted a before-after clinical trial on 70 CF patients. All patients received classical treatments for CF along with CHS (including honey, Ginger, cinnamon, saffron, cardamom and galangal), 5–10 cc (depending on the age and weight of patients) in 100 cc of warm boiled water twice a day, 30 min after meals. In this clinical trial, before and 12 weeks after the start of the CHS, FeNO test was evaluated.ResultsFrom 70 patients were enrolled, 44 patients completed this 12-week course of treatment. At the end of the study, changes in FeNO was significantly different before and after treatment (P-value < 0.05). At the end of the study, no dangerous side effects of CHS was reported.ConclusionsThis study revealed that CHS can be effective as a complementary and safe drug in the medication of CF patients.

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