oxymetazoline has been researched along with Barotrauma in 3 studies
Oxymetazoline: A direct acting sympathomimetic used as a vasoconstrictor to relieve nasal congestion. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1251)
oxymetazoline : A member of the class of phenols that is 2,4-dimethylphenol which is substituted at positions 3 and 6 by 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl and tert-butyl groups, respectively. A direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, it is a vasoconstrictor that is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) to relieve nasal congestion.
Barotrauma: Injury following pressure changes; includes injury to the eustachian tube, ear drum, lung and stomach.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "To determine the efficacy of two decongestants (oral pseudoephedrine versus topical oxymetazoline) in the prevention of middle ear barotrauma during air travel, 150 adult volunteers with a history of ear pain during air travel were entered into a randomized, double-blind study conducted at two commercial airports." | 9.08 | A double-blind comparison between oral pseudoephedrine and topical oxymetazoline in the prevention of barotrauma during air travel. ( Bloom, MA; Jones, JS; Sheffield, W; White, LJ, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 2 (66.67) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (33.33) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Jones, JS | 1 |
| Sheffield, W | 1 |
| White, LJ | 1 |
| Bloom, MA | 1 |
| Mutzbauer, TS | 1 |
| Mueller, PH | 1 |
| Sigg, O | 1 |
| Tetzlaff, K | 1 |
| Neubauer, B | 1 |
| Carlson, S | 1 |
| Jones, J | 1 |
| Brown, M | 1 |
| Hess, C | 1 |
2 trials available for oxymetazoline and Barotrauma
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A double-blind comparison between oral pseudoephedrine and topical oxymetazoline in the prevention of barotrauma during air travel.
Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Administration, Oral; Adult; Barotrauma; Double-Blind Method; Ear, Middl | 1998 |
Prevention of hyperbaric-associated middle ear barotrauma.
Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Barotrauma; Double-Blind Method; Ear Diseases; Ear, Middle; Female; | 1992 |
1 other study available for oxymetazoline and Barotrauma
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Underwater application of nasal decongestants: method for special operations.
Topics: Adult; Barotrauma; Diving; Ear; Emergencies; Humans; Male; Military Personnel; Nasal Decongestants; | 2000 |