The buzz is that honey may bee a solution to sinusitis

William Atkins
Saturday, 11 October 2008 02:53

Science - Health

Canadian-American research shows that honey may relieve inflammation of the sinuses. If their research works, then it could be a sweet solution for long-time sinusitis sufferers.


One of the authors of the study, Joseph G. Marsan (University of Ottawa, Canada) states that their research shows natural germ fighting substances within honey are effective at countering biofilms, which causes inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) and inflammation of the nose (rhinitis).

Biofilms are large groups of microorganisms that are found growing on a solid substrate.

Dr. Masan states, "Certain bacteria, mainly Staph aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, have found a method of shielding themselves from the activity of anti-microbials by living in substances called biofilms, which cannot be penetrated by even the most powerful anti-microbials.” [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment”]

The findings within the study were presented on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the 112th annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNS).

The annual meeting, billed as the world’s largest event for otolaryngologists, was held in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

The second member of the research team is Ian Paul, director of Pediatric Clinical Research at Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

What specifically did Drs. Paul and Marsan conclude in their study? Please read page two.