Therapeutic efficacy observation on integrative acupuncture therapy for chronic urticaria
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Title
Therapeutic efficacy observation on integrative acupuncture therapy for chronic urticaria
Description
J Acupunct Tuina Sci (2013), Zhang, Fu-qing;Li, Zhi-yuan;Ji, Jun
Abstract
Objective—To observe the clinical effect of comprehensive acupuncture therapy for chronic urticaria. Methods—A total of 70 patients with chronic urticaria were treated with acupuncture, bloodletting after pricking and cupping [on Shenque (CV 8)]. The changes of signs and symptoms were observed before and after treatment. The therapeutic efficacy was then assessed according to the change rate of clinical symptoms scoring. Results—After treatment, 11 of the 70 cases got basic recovery, 21 cases got marked effectiveness, 27 cases got improvement and 11 cases got no effect. The total effective rate was 84.3%. There was statistical significance in symptoms score between before and after treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion—Combining acupuncture, bloodletting after pricking and cupping on Shenque (CV 8) is effective for chronic urticaria.
Alternative Title
J Acupunct Tuina Sci
Date
Language
English
issn
1672-3597
issue
3
page end
196
page start
193
volume
11