Yi AN, Yang G, Wang JX, Zhang LQ, Yuan P, Hong JT, Zhou L. Clinical research progress on acupuncture for the treatment of otogenic vertigo. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(19): 3676-3683 [PMID: 38994301 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676]
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Lei Zhou, MM, Doctor, Department of Acupuncture, Jinhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 439 Shuangxi West Road, Wucheng District, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China. zjjhzhoulei@163.com
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Otorhinolaryngology
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Minireviews
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2024; 12(19): 3676-3683 Published online Jul 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3676
Clinical research progress on acupuncture for the treatment of otogenic vertigo
An-Na Yi, Ge Yang, Jia-Xin Wang, Li-Qiong Zhang, Peng Yuan, Jing-Tian Hong, Lei Zhou
An-Na Yi, Lei Zhou, Department of Acupuncture, Jinhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China
Ge Yang, Department of Acupuncture, Beijing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Beijing 100089, China
Li-Qiong Zhang, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian Province, China
Peng Yuan, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
Jing-Tian Hong, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanxi People's Hospital, Lanxi 321100, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Yi AN wrote the manuscript; Yi AN, Yang G, Wang JX, Zhang LQ, Yuan P, Hong JT and Zhou L provided crucial suggestions and guidance for the writing; Yi AN and Zhou L reviewed and revised the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported bySpecial scientific research project of the Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 2022FSYYZY13.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Zhou has nothing to disclose.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Lei Zhou, MM, Doctor, Department of Acupuncture, Jinhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 439 Shuangxi West Road, Wucheng District, Jinhua 321000, Zhejiang Province, China. zjjhzhoulei@163.com
Received: March 10, 2024 Revised: May 5, 2024 Accepted: May 23, 2024 Published online: July 6, 2024 Processing time: 110 Days and 21.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Holistic approach: The treatment of otogenic vertigo with acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes the essential role of zang-fu organs and meridians, thus indicating the need for a comprehensive approach in clinical practice. Syndrome differentiation: Effective acupuncture and moxibustion therapy rely heavily on precise acupoint selection based on detailed syndrome differentiation. This tailored approach helps cater to the patient’s individual needs by distinguishing between deficiency and excess conditions. Diverse techniques: A variety of acupuncture methods are utilized for the management of otogenic vertigo, including body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, acupoint injection, electroacupuncture, and moxibustion. This diversity allows for flexible treatment plans that can be adapted to each patient’s specific symptoms and conditions. Evidence-based recommendations: This review highlights the importance of evidence-based practice by considering 34 relevant articles to support the selection of appropriate therapeutic techniques according to TCM principles. Safety and efficacy: Personalized acupuncture and moxibustion treatments are both safe and effective in improving the symptoms of vertigo and cerebral blood perfusion, thus enhancing patient quality of life.
