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KMID : 1189420110240010171
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2011 Volume.24 No. 1 p.171 ~ p.180
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Clinical Study on the Effects of Auricular Acupuncture Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis Patients
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Hwangbo Mn
Jeong Min-Jeong
Lim Jung-Hwa
Sul Jae-Uk
Yang Gi-Young
Seo Hyung-Sik
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Abstract
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Objective: The efficacy of auricular acupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis has been reported.
Methods:Twelve rhinitis patients patients were enrolled in this study. Every patient received auricular acupuncture 2 times a week during 4 weeks. Auricular acupuncture points used were M101(肺), M13(副腎), M16(內鼻), M22(內分泌), M33(額), M55(神門). Patients nasal symptoms and QOL were assessed before and after 4 weeks treatment by total nasal symptom score(TNSS), total non nasal symptom score(TNNSS) and Rhinoconjuctivitis quality of life questionnaires(RQLQ).
Results: 1. Among items of TNSS, nasal congestion-sneezing were significantly improved. and Total TNSS Scores were significantly improved.(p<0.05) 2. TNNSS were no significant difference. 3. Among items of RQLQ, nasal&eye problem&nasal symptom were significantly improved.
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KEYWORD
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allergic rhinitis, auricular acupuncture, quality of life, RQLQ, total nasal symptom score, TNSS, total non nasal symptom score, TNNSS
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