scholarly journals ALLERGIC RHINITICAL THERAPY WITH ACUPUNCTURE, LEGUNDI AND TEMULAWAK HERBS

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Maya Septriana ◽  
Novita Purnamasari ◽  
Herra Studiawan
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Herbal Therapy ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Curcuma Xanthorrhiza

Background: Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa mediated by IgE (immunoglobulin E) with the main mediator histamine. Rhinitis in the science of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is called Bi Yuan (influenza) and Bi Zhi (nasal congestion). Cases of allergic rhinitis experienced by patients are complaints of repeated sneezing up to 10 times in the morning with rhinorrhea (runny nose). Patients classified as allergic rhinitis with differentiation of hot moist syndrome with splenic deficiency. Purpose: To prove the effect of acupuncture combination therapy on Yintang point (EXHN 3), Yinxiang (LI 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Taibai (SP 3) with herbal legundi (Vitex trifolia) and temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) in patients with allergic rhinitis. Methods: Handling allergic rhinitis with acupuncture and herbal therapy methods. Acupuncture therapy was carried out at Yintang point (EXHN 3), Yinxiang (LI 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Taibai (SP 3) with the principle of eliminating hot humidification and toning of the spleen. In herbal therapy, patients are given herbal legundi (Vitex trifolia) and ginger (Curcuma xanthorrhiza). Results: The active compounds viteosin-A, viteksikarpin, and vitetrifolin-E which can inhibit releasing  histamine and curcumin as anti-inflammatory have an effect on sneezing in allergic rhinitis. In handling allergic rhinitis, acupuncture therapy  given 12 times, once every two days. Herbal therapy  given for 14 times, taken every 2 days interval, 3 times a day with a dose of 5.2 grams of legundi and 4.2 grams of ginger. This therapy  overcome the symptoms of sneezing and rhinorrhea in allergic rhinitis. Conclusion: Acupuncture and herbal therapy can be used to overcome sneezing and rhinorrhea in allergic rhinitis.

The Effects of Probiotic Lactobacillus casei Shirota Strain in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Asti Widuri ◽  
Lilis Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Allergic rhinitis is inflammatory reactions mediated by immunoglobulin E, after exposure to allergens. The symptoms are sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. Allergic rhinitis can be alleviated by the use of specific probiotics selected to confer immune effects, which can be demonstrated in the intestinal tract prior to an allergic reaction. The specific strains used in this study were selected based on their anti-inflammatory properties and an expected effect in promoting a Th1 type of immune response. To review the benefits of probiotics of Lactobacillus casei L Shirota strain in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms. To review the benefits of probiotics of Lactobacillus casei L Shirota strain in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms. The study design was quasi-experimental with pre and post test design. The subject were 45 patients who had a history of allergic rhinitis and positif skin prickt test result and filled out the questionnaires to get the allergic symptoms. The blood samples were taken for examining the IgE and IL-4 levels then after giving milk containing probiotics for 1 month, the researcher did the same examination. The mean IgE and IL-4 levels decrease before and after supplementation probiotics from 291.88 IU / L and 22.48 pg/ml to 141.43 IU / L and 17.83 pg/ml. The result of the statistical analysis paired t-test test was p = 0.00 on IgE level and p=0,056 on IL-4 level. The allergic rhinitis symptoms decreased significantly, the presentage of patients who had persistent and moderate 17.78% to 0% , who had persistent and mild 44.44% to 4.44%, who had intermittent and moderate 13.33% to 2.22%,and who had intermittent and mild 24.44% to 93.33%. Based on the Wilcoxon signed rank test showed a significance value of P = 0.00. Conclusion Probiotics is useful in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms.

scholarly journals Acupuncture combined with traditional Chinese medicine for allergic rhinitis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Yan ◽  
Haocheng Gou ◽  
Jun Feng ◽  
Lintong Dai
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Safety And Efficacy

Abstract Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent yet underappreciated inflammatory disorder of nasal mucosa, which is characterized by pruritus, sneezing, rhinorrhoea, and nasal congestion, some studies have pointed out that if combine Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with acupuncture, which can enhance the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion. However, safety and efficacy of acupuncture combined with traditional Chinese medicine for treating allergic rhinitis remain largely uncertain. In our study, we will perform the first systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with TCM for AR. Methods We will search the randomized controlled (RCT) literatures involving acupuncture combined with TCM for treating AR in seven electric databases, including PubMed, Web of science, EMBASE, the Cochrane library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), WanFang Database. We will define the total effective rate or cure rate, and recurrence rate as the primary outcomes. the rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) score, symptom score (nasal congestion, snot, sneezing) will be regarded as the secondary outcomes. Quality assessment of included studies will be independently performed according to the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Meanwhile, the level of evidence for results will be assessed by using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) method. All analysis will be conducted by using the RevMan software V5.4. Conclusion The conclusion of this study will confirm safety and efficacy of acupuncture combined with TCM in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, which can provide new evidence to guide appropriate interventions on AR with acupuncture combine with TCM in future. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42021247621

scholarly journals The Effects of Probiotic Lactobacillus casei Shirota Strain in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Asti Widuri ◽  
Lilis Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Lactobacillus Casei ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Allergic rhinitis is inflammatory reactions mediated by immunoglobulin E, after exposure to allergens. The symptoms are sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion. Allergic rhinitis can be alleviated by the use of specific probiotics selected to confer immune effects, which can be demonstrated in the intestinal tract prior to an allergic reaction. The specific strains used in this study were selected based on their anti-inflammatory properties and an expected effect in promoting a Th1 type of immune response. To review the benefits of probiotics of Lactobacillus casei L Shirota strain in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms. To review the benefits of probiotics of Lactobacillus casei L Shirota strain in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms. The study design was quasi-experimental with pre and post test design. The subject were 45 patients who had a history of allergic rhinitis and positif skin prickt test result and filled out the questionnaires to get the allergic symptoms. The blood samples were taken for examining the IgE and IL-4 levels then after giving milk containing probiotics for 1 month, the researcher did the same examination. The mean IgE and IL-4 levels decrease before and after supplementation probiotics from 291.88 IU / L and 22.48 pg/ml to 141.43 IU / L and 17.83 pg/ml. The result of the statistical analysis paired t-test test was p = 0.00 on IgE level and p=0,056 on IL-4 level. The allergic rhinitis symptoms decreased significantly, the presentage of patients who had persistent and moderate 17.78% to 0% , who had persistent and mild 44.44% to 4.44%, who had intermittent and moderate 13.33% to 2.22%,and who had intermittent and mild 24.44% to 93.33%. Based on the Wilcoxon signed rank test showed a significance value of P = 0.00. Conclusion Probiotics is useful in preventing allergy attacks that inhibit the production of IgE, IL-4 and reduce the symptoms.

scholarly journals Pemberian Akupresur Untuk Menurunkan Nyeri Dan Kadar Asam Urat Pada Klien Asam Urat Di Poncowarno Kecamatan Kalirejo Lampung Tengah

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 515-519
Author(s):  
Teguh Pribadi ◽  
Ainur Rahma ◽  
Rika Yulendasari
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Nutritional Therapy ◽  
Joint Disease ◽  
Herbal Therapy ◽  
Keywords Pain ◽  
Nonpharmacological Therapy

ABSTRAKPada tahun 2018, prevalensi penyakit sendi di Lampung berada pada urutan ke-12 di Indonesia yaitu sebesar 7,2%. Terapi nonfarmakologi untuk mempercepat proses penyembuhan pada pasien hiperurisemia yaitu terapi herbal, hemeopati, akupuntur, akupresur, terapi nutrisi, refleksologi, terapi garam, dan yoga. Akupresur merupakan salah satu teknik pengobatan tradisional Cina ang dapat digunakan untuk menurunkan nyeri, mengobati penyakit dan cidera. Tujuan setelah penyuluhan dan demonstrasi, diharapkan pemberian akupresur dapat untuk menurunkan kadar asam urat dan rasa nyeri pada klien Asam urat tinggi. Adapun kegiatan yang dilakukan berupa penyuluhan menggunakan leaflet dan demonstrasi akupresur. Terdapat penurunan kadar asam urat dan nyeri pada klien asam urat tinggi setelah pemberian akupresur selama 7 hari di Poncowarno Kecamatan Kalirejo, Lampung Tengah. Dengan demikian, pemberian akupresur pada klien asam urat sangat efektif dalam menurunkan kadar asam urat dan nyeri. Kata Kunci: Nyeri, Akupresur, Asam Urat ABSTRACTIn 2018, the prevalence of joint disease Lampung ranks 12th at Indonesia (7.2%). Nonpharmacological therapy to accelerate the healing process in hyperuricemia's patients that is herbal therapy, hemeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, reflexology, salt therapy, and yoga. Acupressure is one of the traditional Chinese medicine techniques which can be used to reduce pain, treat illnesses and injuries. The purpose after counseling and demonstration, it is expected that the provision of acupressure can reduce uric acid levels and pain in high uric acid's client. The activities carried out in the form of counseling using leaflets and acupressure demonstrations. There was a decrease in uric acid levels and pain in high uric acid's clients after giving acupressure for 7 days at Poncowarno, Kalirejo District, Central Lampung. Thus, giving acupressure to uric acid clients is very effective in reducing uric acid levels and pain. Keywords: Pain, Acupressure, Gout

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF SPIRULINA FOR ALLERGIC RHINITIS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iury Gomes Batista ◽  
Osmar Cleyton Person ◽  
Fernando Veiga Angelico Junior ◽  
Priscila Bogar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Trial Quality ◽  
Central Register

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis is a condition of high prevalence in the population and widely studied, with several treatments being consecrated for its control. Spirulina is a dietary supplement that modulates immune function, and has been shown to modulate the inflammatory response of allergic rhinitis. Purpose: To evaluate spirulina in the treatment and control of allergic rhinitis. Material and Methods: This is a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Searches were performed for randomized clinical trials relating spirulina to allergic rhinitis in five electronic databases: Cochrane - Central Register of Controlled Trials - CENTRAL (2021), PUBMED (1966-2021), EMBASE (1974-2021), LILACS (1982-2021) AND SCOPUS (2021). Two investigators independently extracted data and assessed trial quality. Results: Two clinical trials involving a total of 215 patients were included. Both studies assessed the efficacy of spirulina in improving allergic rhinitis as the primary outcome. The first study described a significant reduction in runny nose, nasal congestion and itching over time of medication use (p 0.001) and in the second study the prevalence of rhinorrhea (P = 0.021), nasal congestion or obstruction (P = 0.039) and decreased smell (P = 0.030) were significantly less in the experimental group than in the control group. Conclusions: The included studies were in favor of the use of spirrulina. However, the level of evidence is very low and limited. We should have caution due to the small number of clinical trials and participants in these studies. It is recommended to carry out new RCTs following the CONSORT standardization.

scholarly journals Control of allergic rhinitis symptoms in adults in the Russian Federation: online survey results

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
N.M. Nenasheva ◽  
◽  
V.V. Shilenkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Intranasal Corticosteroids ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Russian Federation

Aim: subjective assessment by patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) of the efficacy in control of the main symptoms, seeking medical care for AR symptoms and general treatment methods. Patients and Methods: from April to August 2020, a study was conducted of 328 adult respondents (buyers of medicines for the AR treatment: antihistamines and/or intranasal corticosteroids), who voluntarily agreed to an online survey. 164 respondents purchased medicines based on the prescription or doctor recommendation, while other 164 chose medicines independently. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the severity of individual AR symptoms (nasal congestion, runny nose/nasal discharge, sneezing, itchy nose, cough), as well as eye and general symptoms (general malaise, drowsiness, headache). Results: 56% of respondents had persistent AR symptoms. Herewith, 60% of respondents suffered from seasonal AR, 40% — perennial AR. 52% of respondents had a mild AR form. However, the main triad of AR symptoms (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and sneezing), despite the non-severe AR form in the absolute majority of respondents corresponded to moderate or severe severity (VAS>5) and indicated a lack of AR control. 31% of those surveyed experienced severe AR symptoms that disrupted daytime activity and sleep. The respondents were most concerned about nasal congestion, runny nose/rhinorrhea, and sneezing (the average VAS score was 7.3, 7.1, and 6.5, respectively). The frequency of visits to the doctor for AR was very low: 95% of respondents visited their doctor no more than once a year, while 48% of them — every few years. The first choice in therapy was antihistamines, regardless of the presence or absence of doctor’s recommendation. In second place were decongestants, in third — intranasal corticosteroids, which were more commonly purchased on the doctor’s recommendation. Conclusion: adult respondents with a suspected diagnosis of AR, despite uncontrolled and marked symptoms, underestimate their disease, rarely consult a doctor, and prefer to follow the recommendations of relatives and friends or pharmacists for treatment. The lack of AR control among adults in our country is obvious and requires the active participation of the medical and pharmaceutical community for salvation of such problem. KEYWORDS: allergic rhinitis, visual analog scale, control of allergic rhinitis symptoms, survey, therapy choice, severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms. FOR CITATION: Nenasheva N.M., Shilenkova V.V. Control of allergic rhinitis symptoms in adults in the Russian Federation: online survey results. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2021;5(1):25–31. DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2021-5-1-25-31.

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