BL-23, SJ-5, SJ-17, followed by GB-2 (ipsilateral if 1-sided; if bilateral, alternating 2 of these 4 points)
Parameters used
EA after deqi to posterior aspect of ear achieved
Stimulation duration
20-40 mins
Number of sessions
course of 12 sessions (6/wk); 2 days between courses; mean of 38 days total treatment duration (2.7 courses)
Follow up
3 mths, 12 mths
Endpoint measure
audiometry during at each visit and within 4 days of last visit
Outcome
cure rate 72% if condition duration <1 yr; 31% if >1 yr; overall effectiveness 93%
Additional notes
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Analysis / problems
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References
Liu YL [The observation on the therapeutic effect on 37 cases of sudden deafness treated by acupuncture]. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhenjiu). 1986 Feb; 6(1): 28-9
