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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 integrative treatments: allergy.

Grant Garbo¹, Belachew Tessema, Seth M Brown

¹University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. ggarbo@resident.uchc.edu

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

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Summary

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) affects millions globally. This review examines conventional pharmacologic treatments and complementary therapies like herbs and acupuncture for AR symptom management.

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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:

Otolaryngology
Allergology
Integrative Medicine

Background:

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread condition impacting global health.
Current treatments include antihistamines, steroids, and leukotriene inhibitors.
Pharmacology and immunotherapy are standard otolaryngologist approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To review allergic rhinitis (AR).
To discuss common therapies for AR.
To evaluate complementary and integrative medicine options for AR.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on AR treatments.
Analysis of pharmacologic interventions.
Assessment of complementary and integrative medicine efficacy.

Main Results:

Pharmacologic treatments have advanced significantly.
Immunotherapy remains a primary treatment option.
Efficacy of complementary therapies like herbs and acupuncture varies, with some showing promise and others lacking evidence.

Conclusions:

AR management involves a range of therapeutic options.
Further research is needed to validate complementary AR treatments.
Personalized treatment strategies are essential for effective AR care.