Therapeutic efficacy observation on combining auricular and routine acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage
10.1007/s11726-016-0948-9
- VernacularTitle:针刺配合耳针疗法治疗急性期周围性面瘫疗效观察
- Author:
Xiaoxia LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Auricular Point Sticking;
Point,Erjian (EX-HN 6);
Bloodletting Therapy;
Facial Paralysis
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2016;14(5):353-356
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of combining auricular and routine acupuncture for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage. Methods:A total of 60 eligible cases were randomly allocated into a treatment group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). Cases in treatment group received auricular and routine acupuncture, whereas cases in the control group received routine acupuncture alone. Both groups were treated for 10 d. Results:The recovery rate was 73.3% in the treatment group and 53.3% in the control group, showing a statistical difference (P<0.05). Conclusion: Combining auricular and routine acupuncture is effective for peripheral facial paralysis in acute stage and has a better effect than routine acupuncture.
