Comparative study in the management of allergic rhinitis in children using LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of LED phototherapy and laser acupuncture treatment on allergic rhinitis in children.Methods40 patients with perennial allergic rhinitis were divided randomly into two groups. Patient's ages ranged from 7 to 18 years. One group was subjected to LED phototherapy and the other group was managed by laser acupuncture .The patients were followed-up for 1 year.ResultsThere was a significant improvement in the severity score symptoms in both groups through and by the end of the follow up period.ConclusionThis led to the conclusion that both techniques are equally safe, reliable, non invasive and successful.