Reply to: “Methodological Considerations for Sphenopalatine Ganglion Needling Trials in Allergic Rhinitis: Aligning Controls, Strengthening Physiologic Endpoints, and Extending Safety Assessment”
Abstract
A Randomized Controlled Trial" [ 1 ], and appreciate the opportunity to respond.Our multicenter randomized trial compared acupuncture (ACU), sphenopalatine ganglion needling (SPG-N), their combination (COM), and oral loratadine (MED) in patients with persistent moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis.The primary finding was that COM provided more rapid and robust symptom relief than MED, supporting its potential as a non-pharmacologic treatment option.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 315–316
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN