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Many research studies have shown acupuncture to be effective in treating allergic rhinitis. The acupuncture points that are classically used for the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, were shown to be more effective than a general acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture has been shown to regulate levels of IgE and cytokines, to improve symptoms. Other ways of measuring the effect, include the Rhinitis Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Total Nasal Symptom Score. Studies have found that acupuncture is more effective than western style medication, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Acupressure and moxibustion have also been shown to be effective. Acupuncture can influence biochemical pathways that are relevant to allergic rhinitis. Acupuncture has the effect of down-regulating proinflammatory neuropeptides and neurotrophins. Additionally, acupuncture down-regulates Th2 cytokines and proinflammatory cytokines, thus shifting the Th1/Th2 balance of T helper cells towards Th1. Electroacupuncture has the added benefit of targeting certain neuropeptides, according to the electric frequency used. In an inflammatory pain model, acupuncture influences adenosine in the body to act on A1 receptors, to produce antinociceptive effects of acupuncture. TRPV1 expression is inhibited by acupuncture, through downregulation of production and release of NGF and/or by blocking PI3K/PIP3 signaling between trkA receptors and TRPV1. Adenosine release from acupuncture also inhibits TRPV1.

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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
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• Shawheen Alavi-Moghaddam [ Wongu University of Oriental Medicine, Las Vegas, NV 89123, USA ]
• Sanghyun Lee [ Wongu University of Oriental Medicine, Las Vegas, NV 89123, USA ] Corresponding Author

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• 간행물명

  선문효정학술연구회 학술대회 프로시딩

• 간기

  반년간

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  2023~2026

• 십진분류

  KDC 238 DDC 289