ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of lotus needle cupping therapy of Zhuang medicine for treating allergic rhinitis (AR). MethodsA total of 100 AR patients were selected and assigned to group A and B according to the random number table method, with 50 cases in each group. Group A received lotus needle cupping therapy of Zhuang medicine, whereas group B was given treatment of flixonase aqueous nasal spray. Both groups were treated with 10 d as a course of treatment, and there were 3 courses of treatment in total, with an interval of 1 week. Efficacy, specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE), leukotriene (LT), Th1/Th2 cytokines levels, related symptoms scores before and after treatment, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. ResultsGroup A yielded a significantly superior efficacy to compare with group B (P＜0.05). After treatment, group A yielded lower sIgE, LT, and Th1/Th2 cytokines levels, as well as lower related symptoms scores as compared with group B (all P＜0.05). No adverse reactions such as acupuncture syncope, infection, and allergy occurred in the two groups. ConclusionLotus needle cupping therapy of Zhuang medicine for treating AR has a significant efficacy. It can effectively decrease levels of cytokines, and reduce scores of related symptoms, with slight side effect, economic, simple and feasible advantages. Thus it is suitable for further clinical promotion.

无