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Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Allergic Rhinitis
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Published on: December 20, 2024

[Acupoint catgut embedding for allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial].

Mi Tang1, Qinxiu Zhang2

  • 1Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China; Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province.

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|July 13, 2026
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Acupoint catgut embedding significantly improved allergic rhinitis symptoms and quality of life compared to loratadine. This therapy may work by restoring immune balance in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent condition affecting quality of life.
  • Conventional treatments for AR have limitations and potential side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedding for AR.
  • To investigate the underlying mechanisms of this therapeutic approach.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty AR patients were randomized into acupoint catgut embedding and oral loratadine groups.
  • Nasal symptom scores, quality of life, and immune markers (IgE, IL-4, IFN-γ, IL-12, IL-13) were assessed.
  • Treatments lasted 4 weeks, with follow-up assessments.

Main Results:

Keywords:
acupoint catgut embeddingallergic rhinitis (AR)immune balanceinflammatory factorsrandomized controlled trial (RCT)

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  • Both groups showed symptom and quality of life improvements.
  • Acupoint catgut embedding yielded significantly greater improvements in TNSS and RQLQ scores.
  • This therapy modulated immune markers, reducing IgE, IL-4, IL-13 and increasing IFN-γ, IL-12.
  • The total effective rate was higher in the acupoint catgut embedding group (95.0% vs 82.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Acupoint catgut embedding is clinically effective for improving AR symptoms.
  • The treatment appears to work by modulating the immune balance, suggesting a role in immune system regulation.