Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 1989 Apr; 9(4): 216-7, 197.

[Observation on the efficacy and its mechanism of desensitization treatment with acupoints in allergic asthma]

Zhou RL.

Desensitize treatment of 117 cases of allergic asthma caused by allergens has been carried out using acupuncture points with the extract of the allergen (or allergens) in this paper. After first course of the treatment, the extract of allergen was taken again to make intradermal injection. Diameter of redness and swelling on the skin was significantly reduced in comparison with that before the treatment (P less than 0.01). These cases were followed up for more than 2-3 years. 24.79% of the cases was basically controlled; 19.66% significantly curative effect; 46.15% better. Comparison of curative difference of this group with the other two control groups was significant (P less than 0.01). Therefore, this method is of considerable clinical value and worth popular in the treatment of allergic asthma.