Effect of acupuncture plus medication on the pulmonary ventilation, IFN- γ level and sleep quality in allergic rhinitis patients

Conclusion: Warm-unblocking acupuncture plus fluticasone propionate nasal spray can effectively control the clinical symptoms and improve pulmonary function in the treatment of AR; this approach can regulate the levels of IFN- γ and IL-4 towards the normal range in AR patients; it can also improve patient’s sleep quality. This method can produce more significant efficacy than fluticasone propionate nasal spray used alone.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research