Comparative study in the management of allergic rhinitis in children using LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 May;77(5):658-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.01.006. Epub 2013 Feb 8.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy / methods*
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Obstruction / etiology
  • Nasal Obstruction / therapy*
  • Phototherapy / methods*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / therapy*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome