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KMID : 0363420110250020015
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Journal of Korean Oriental Pediatrics
2011 Volume.25 No. 2 p.15 ~ p.26
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A Clincal Study on the Effect of Intranasal Acupuncture Treatment on Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis
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Hong Sang-June
Choi Ka-Hye
Song In-Sun
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Intranasal acupuncture treatment in allergic rhinitis patients.
Methods: This study was carried with the 42 pediatric allergic rhinitis who had been treated in our hospital. Inner young-hyang was used for the intranasal acupuncture points. Their nasal cavity was observed via anterior rhinoscopy. We induced patient’s inferior turbiante bleeding by acupuncture. Patients nasal symtoms and QOL(quality of life) were assessed by the Total Nasal Symptom Score(TNSS) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for Korean Rhinitisian(QLQKR).
Results: Total Nasal Symptom Score(TNSS) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for Korean Rhinitisian(QLQKR) were significantly improved.
Conclusions: Intranasal acupuncture treatment is relatively effective in treating pediatric allergic rhinitis.
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KEYWORD
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Intranasal acupuncture treatment, Pediatric allergic rhinitis
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