[Observation on therapeutic effect of Yongquan (KI 1) acupoint sticking therapy on infantile nasal obstruction].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To search for an effective therapy for infantile nasal obstruction.

METHODS:

One hundred and twenty-five cases were randomly divided into an observation group of 62 cases and a control group of 63 cases. The observation group were treated with bilateral Yongquan (KI 1) application with Biyankang Tablet, once each night and the control group with dropping of 0.5% Ephedrine naristillae into the nose, one drop each nose each time, tid. The score for nasal obstruction were recorded before treatment and the third and the fifth days after treatment, and their therapeutic effects were assessed.

RESULTS:

After treatment, the symptom of nasal obstruction was significantly improved in the two groups (P < 0.01), with no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05). After treatment for 5 days, the effective rate was 76.8% in the observation group and 79.7% in the control group, their therapeutic effect being similar (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

Yongquan (KI 1) acupoint sticking therapy is a safe and effective method for infantile nasal obstruction.

• Authors: Xiao-Min Xing
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 28 Issue 11 Pg. 808-10 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 19055285 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Drugs, Chinese Herbal

Topics

• Acupuncture Points
• Child, Preschool
• Drugs, Chinese Herbal (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Nasal Obstruction (drug therapy)
• Phytotherapy
• Treatment Outcome