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.
Desensitive treatment of 102 cases of allergic rhinitis caused by allergens has been carried out using acupuncture endermic points of the head with the extract of positive allergen (or allergens). After two courses of the treatment, the extract of allergens 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). Cell mediated and humoral immunity of the patients tended to be normal. These cases were followed up for 2 years. 72.18% of the cases had significantly curative effect; 23.56% turned 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 popularizing in treatment of allergic rhinitis.