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Comparative study in the management of allergic rhinitis in children using LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture
Yousry Moustafa1, Ahmed Nazmi Kassab, Jehan El Sharnoubi
1Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Department of Medical Laser Applications, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.
Insights
Both light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy and laser acupuncture offer safe and effective non-invasive treatments for children with allergic rhinitis, showing significant symptom improvement over one year.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Otolaryngology
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Allergic rhinitis significantly impacts children's quality of life.
- Current treatments for pediatric allergic rhinitis vary in efficacy and side effect profiles.
- Exploring novel, non-invasive therapeutic options is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the therapeutic outcomes of LED phototherapy versus laser acupuncture in pediatric patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of these two treatment modalities.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 40 children (ages 7-18) diagnosed with perennial allergic rhinitis.
- Participants were allocated to either LED phototherapy or laser acupuncture groups.
- A one-year follow-up period was implemented to assess treatment effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Both LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture groups demonstrated significant improvements in allergic rhinitis symptom severity scores.
- Symptom reduction was observed both during and at the conclusion of the one-year follow-up period.
- No significant adverse events were reported, indicating a high safety profile for both interventions.
Conclusions:
- LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture are equally safe, reliable, and non-invasive treatment options for pediatric allergic rhinitis.
- Both methods proved successful in managing symptoms and improving patient outcomes.
- These findings support the integration of phototherapy and laser acupuncture into the management of childhood allergic rhinitis.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture treatment on allergic rhinitis in children.
Methods:
40 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis were divided randomly into two groups. Patient's ages ranged from 7 to 18 years. One group was subjected to LED phototherapy and the other group was managed by laser acupuncture .The patients were followed-up for 1 year.
Results:
There was a significant improvement in the severity score symptoms in both groups through and by the end of the follow up period.
Conclusion:
This led to the conclusion that both techniques are equally safe, reliable, non invasive and successful.