Acupuncture Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Ae-Ran, Choi Jun-Yong, Kim Jong-In, Jung So-Young, Choi Sun-Mi
Primary Institution: Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Hypothesis
Can acupuncture effectively treat a patient with persistent allergic rhinitis complicated by rhinosinusitis and asthma?
Conclusion
The patient experienced significant improvement in both allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms after acupuncture treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient's Mini-Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality-of-Life Questionnaire score improved from 38 to 23 after treatment.
- The Total Nasal Symptom Score decreased from six to five after treatment.
- Forced expiratory volume improved from 3.01 to 3.50 liters after treatment.
- The patient reported no asthma-related complaints after the treatment.
Takeaway
A man with allergies and asthma felt better after getting acupuncture treatments for five weeks.
Methodology
The patient received acupuncture, infrared radiation, and electro-acupuncture twice a week for five weeks.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of a control group and subjective measures.
Limitations
The study is a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 48-year-old male with a history of allergic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma.
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