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Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Allergic Rhinitis

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Allergic Rhinitis

Published on: December 20, 2024

Complementary and alternative interventions in atopic dermatitis.

Joohee Lee¹, Leonard Bielory

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street South West, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

|July 31, 2010

Summary

Many people with atopic dermatitis (AD) use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). While promising, the clinical efficacy of these therapies for AD requires further determination and physician education.

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Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Allergic Rhinitis

Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Allergic Rhinitis

Published on: December 20, 2024

Area of Science:

Integrative medicine and immunology, focusing on allergic diseases.

Background:

Atopic diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD), impose a significant burden on patients and caregivers, impacting quality of life.
Conventional therapies for AD may have adverse effects or limited efficacy, leading patients to seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
The use of CAM, including herbal medicines and biologics, is prevalent among individuals with AD.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current landscape of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in atopic dermatitis (AD).
To highlight the need for further research into the clinical efficacy and mechanisms of CAM interventions for AD.
To emphasize the importance of physician education and systematic approaches to managing CAM use in AD patients.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of existing literature on CAM interventions for atopic dermatitis.
Analysis of epidemiological data on CAM usage in allergic diseases.
Examination of preclinical and clinical studies investigating the therapeutic mechanisms of CAM.

Main Results:

Herbal medicines and biologics are key areas of investigation for AD treatment and prevention.
Potential mechanisms involve modulating TH2-type allergic inflammation and inducing immune tolerance.
Epidemiological data confirm the widespread use of CAM for allergic diseases, presenting challenges for healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

The clinical efficacy of many CAM therapies for AD remains undetermined despite promising preliminary results.
Physicians require education on CAM to effectively discuss benefits, risks, and limitations with patients.
A systematic approach and reliable resources are crucial for managing the safe integration of CAM and conventional treatments for AD.