Clinical effects and safety of electroacupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis

Fu, Li; Zhong, Juan; Fu, Qinwei; Yang, Yepeng; Zhang, Mengni; Zhang, Qinxiu

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000018931

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“…Cohen et al and Li et al recommended using trimmed nasal cannula, awake sedation, nasal or face mask where possible [ 2 , 4 ]. Further studies are needed to determine if these patients could benefit from novel techniques such as allergen immunotherapy (AIT), posterior nasal nerve (PNN) cryoablation, and electroacupuncture [ 13 - 15 ].…”

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Post-procedure Rhinitis After Use of Sedatives and Supplemental Nasal Oxygen

Brijmohan¹,

Barnes²

2022

Cureus

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Post-procedure rhinitis is a form of nonallergic rhinitis that is a common but underreported complication occurring after procedures requiring sedation and the use of supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Symptoms occur immediately after awakening from sedation and may be so unbearable, that it impairs work, daily functioning, sleep patterns, and quality of life. This case describes a 67-year-old male who developed these symptoms after esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) under sedation with supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. The proposed pathophysiology is thought to be due to the impingement of the cannula against mechanoreceptors in the nasal mucosal membrane causing parasympathetic overactivity. Based on this pathogenesis, the reported patient failed to show improvement with oral antihistamines but instead benefited from a topical anticholinergic agent. Patients at risk should be informed of the possibility of this adverse event and advised on proper treatment if it occurs.

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Post-procedure Rhinitis After Use of Sedatives and Supplemental Nasal Oxygen

Brijmohan¹,

Barnes²

2022

Cureus

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“…Moreover, this assessment will be performed according to 7 criteria: allocation concealment, selective outcome reporting (SOR), other risks of bias, incomplete outcome data, randomization generation, as well as blinding of study personnel/patients and outcome assessors. [ 16 ] Among the different intervention groups with distinct baseline characteristics, trials sponsored by the packaging manufacturer will be defined as “other bias”. If at least 10 trials report the primary outcomes, we will evaluate publication bias using funnel plots.…”

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Is nasal septal suturing an alternative technique to nasal packing?

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Background: Nasal septal suturing is a commonly used alternative treatment to nasal packing after septoplasty. Besides alleviating postoperative discomfort, extensive studies have shown that nasal septal suturing is more effective than nasal packing. However, its clinical benefits remain controversial. Methods: We will perform a systematic review of nasal packings effect-related outcome in comparison to nasal septum suture among septoplasty patients by searching 8 databases, based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). All eligible studies will be screened against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two independent reviewers will extract the data. Moreover, Review Manage 5.3 will be used for quality assessment and data analysis. Then, the random effects model or fixed effects model will be applied according to the heterogeneity. In conformity with the GRADE criteria, the merits of the evidence and recommended strength will be assessed. Results: This protocol will guide subsequent systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The differences in efficacy between nasal septal suturing and nasal packing after septoplasty will be evaluated in terms of efficiency, adverse reaction, comfort degree, and other factors. Conclusion: This proposed study will explore the possibility of adopting nasal septal suturing as an alternative to nasal packing after septoplasty. OSF registration number: doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/WF3GX.

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“…Compared with acupuncture, electroacupuncture has been shown to enhance stimulation at acupoints through electrical stimulation. [15] Electroacupuncture shares the same advantages as acupuncture in terms of safety and effectiveness, with few adverse effects. [16,17] There have been many studies on the anti-obesity effects of electroacupuncture, [18][19][20] which is widely used for obesity treatment in clinical practice.…”

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Effects of electroacupuncture on obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Kang,

Shin,

Kim

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of electroacupuncture for the treatment of obesity. Methods: We searched 8 electronic databases for articles published between 2005 and 2021, including only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the review. The intervention groups received either electroacupuncture alone or electroacupuncture with standard care, whereas the control groups received sham electroacupuncture, standard care, or no treatment. The primary outcome was the body mass index (BMI), and the secondary outcomes were the body weight (BW), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body fat mass, body fat percentage, and adverse effects. Continuous outcome data are presented as mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: This systematic review and meta-analysis included 13 RCTs involving 779 participants. Results revealed that the BMI (MD: −0.98; 95% CI: −1.35 to −0.61), BW (MD: −1.89; 95% CI: −2.97 to −0.80), WC (MD: −2.67; 95% CI: −4.52 to −0.82), and WHR (MD: −0.03; 95% CI: −0.06 to −0.01) were significantly improved in the intervention groups compared with those in the control groups. Adverse effects were reported in 5 studies. The most commonly used acupoint in the abdomen was ST25, whereas the most commonly used acupoints in other regions were ST36 and SP6 for the treatment of obesity. ST25 was the most commonly used acupoint connected by electroacupuncture. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that electroacupuncture is an effective and safe therapy for simple obesity. To increase the reliability of this study, further detailed, long-term studies should be conducted on the effects of electroacupuncture on obesity.

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Clinical effects and safety of electroacupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Post-procedure Rhinitis After Use of Sedatives and Supplemental Nasal Oxygen

Post-procedure Rhinitis After Use of Sedatives and Supplemental Nasal Oxygen

Is nasal septal suturing an alternative technique to nasal packing?

Effects of electroacupuncture on obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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