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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