Observation on therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle therapy on peripheral facial neuritis at acute stage.
- Author:
Jian-li CHE
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Therapy; Facial Nerve Diseases; Flowers; Humans; Needles; Prunus domestica
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(12):851-852
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare difference between plum-blossom needle therapy and hormonotherapy in the The treatment group of 32 cases with periphtherapeutic effect on peripheral facial neuritis at acute stage.
METHODSeral facial neuritis at acute stage were treated with plum-blossom needle therapy and the control group of 32 cases with oral administration or intravenous drip of dexamethasone. Their therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe total effective rate was 100.0% in the treatment group and 93.4% in the control group, with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle therapy on peripheral facial neuritis at acute stage is better than that of the hormonotherapy.
