Ear-acupressure for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review.
Authors: Zhang CS, Yang AW, Zhang AL, Fu WB, et al.
Year: 2010
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology 35(1):6-12.
Web of Science ® Times Cited: 3
Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the effectives and safety of ear-acupuncture or ear-acupressure for treatment of allergic rhinitis. The randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised controlled trials were reviewed. The results from the studies revealed that the ear-acupressure is more effective than herbal medicine and similar to body acupuncture and antihistamine, for short term, however more effective than antihistamine in long term. (CIRRIE Abstract)
Institution: Xue. WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine, RMIT University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia. Email: charlie.xue@rmit.edu.au
Language: English
Subject headings: Allergies, Evidence based practice, Reviews, Surgery