Intranasal acupuncture therapy for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent allergic condition affecting the nasal mucosa. Intranasal acupuncture therapy (IAT), an innovative therapy that involves the precise insertion of acupuncture needles into specific nasal acupoints, has demonstrated potential effects in managing AR. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of IAT in the management of AR.

Methods

Nine databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from their inception to September 2024. We included participants who were diagnosed with AR and who received IAT alone or as add-on treatment to conventional treatment. The Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 tool and the GRADE approach were used to assess the quality of the studies. A meta-analysis was pe

SUBMITTER: Chen XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11970321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature