Comparative study in the management of allergic rhinitis in children using LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture.
Author: Moustafa Y, Kassab AN, El Sharnoubi J, Yehia H.
Affiliation:
Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Department of Medical Laser Applications, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt.
Conference/Journal: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol.
Date published: 2013 Feb 7
Other:
Pages: S0165-5876(13)00017-7 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.01.006 , Word Count: 112
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture treatment on allergic rhinitis in children.
METHODS:
40 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis were divided randomly into two groups. Patient's ages ranged from 7 to 18 years. One group was subjected to LED phototherapy and the other group was managed by laser acupuncture .The patients were followed-up for 1 year.
RESULTS:
There was a significant improvement in the severity score symptoms in both groups through and by the end of the follow up period.
CONCLUSION:
This led to the conclusion that both techniques are equally safe, reliable, non invasive and successful.
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PMID: 23394792
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