Acupuncture methods for allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and bayesian meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common symptomatic, inflammatory, and immunological disorder of nasal mucosa. Multiple clinical trials and systematic reviews have implicated acupuncture methods as potentially effective treatment strategies for AR, however, considering the great burden of AR, it is crucial to explore the most recent clinical evidence supporting acupuncture in AR. Besides, the methodologies reported in previous studies as well as those commonly applied during clinical practices greatly vary. Herein, we conducted network meta-analysis to compare the effectiveness of diverse acupuncture methods for AR treatment.

Methods

We conducted a literature search for relevant reports published from inception to 1 July 2020 in several scientific databases, including

SUBMITTER: Yin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7552548 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature