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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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.
Authors: Yousry Moustafa; Hala G El Nady; Maha M Saber; Ola A Dabbous; Terez Boshra Kamel; Khaled G Abel-Wahhab; Sara F Sallam; Dina A Zaki Journal: Open Access Maced J Med Sci Date: 2019-06-30
Authors: Virgínia I Marques; Renata N Cassu; Felipe F Nascimento; Rafaela C P Tavares; Giulliane C Crociolli; Rafael C Guilhen; Gabriel M Nicácio Journal: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Date: 2015-06-11 Impact factor: 2.629