Statistical analysis of aromatherapy preferences and complications for 3000 otolaryngology patients

Abstract

Aromatherapy scents that are perceived through olfaction and transmitted to the body stimulate the brain and the lungs. They have a positive effect on many parts of the body and can improve metabolism, blood circulation, digestion and hormonal function. However, the side effects of aromatherapy have been suppressed or refuted by many inexpert aromatherapists to date. This is the reason for this statistical analysis of aromatherapy preferences and complications for 3000 otolaryngology patients. Among the 3000 patients, 1.67% have experienced some form of complication induced by essential oils used in aromatherapy, including skin eruptions, respiratory distress and other symptoms. Furthermore, 0.93% of all patients refused aromatherapy because they found the smell unpleasant or due to individual preference. As aromatherapy oils are created by distilling various plant-derived chemicals to create a concentration as great as 100× or more, they should be used with caution. Essential oils can be a beneficial therapy so long as we use them with precise knowledge of their properties, but they can also easily become a poison if we use them carelessly and ignore their potential adverse effects. People should therefore follow instructions at all times and should never use these oils for an extended period or overuse them.