Research Archive

A systematic review of seven high quality trials evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating or preventing allergic rhinitis (AR) concludes that the evidence is mixed. Results for seasonal AR failed to show specific effects of acupuncture, while for perennial AR evidence suggests acupuncture is effective. (Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: a systematic review. Ann Allergy Asthma Immu ...

A small study carried out in South Korea has investigated the effects of acupuncture on objective and subjective assessment of symptom changes in patients with head and neck cancer who have with radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth due to lack of ...

Xerostomia(dry mouth) is a common sequela of radiation for head and neck cancer as well as a consequence of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, antidepressants and diuretics.

Another study has confirmed the benefit of acupuncture in the treatment of painful xerostomia (dry mouth) following radiotherapy for head or neck cancer.

Radiation therapy for cancer can induce secondary xerostomia (dryness of the mouth) which may be resistant to conventional pilocarpine therapy.

Xerostomia, a condition of dryness of the mouth due to salivary dysfunction, is a common and usually irreversible side effect in patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.