Database: Study 33 of 41 studies               Database The inner ear – deafness and hyperacusis - LA First author and date Mi SG 1991 Version consulted C Condition deaf-mutism Study type case series N / Groupings 136 Type of acupuncture MA, LA Points used MA: SI-19, SJ-17, SJ-21, GB-2, Du-20; secondary points: KI-3, KI-7, SJ-3, LI-4, Ren-23; if deafness due to toxicity: BL-23, KI-7; if deafness following cerebritis, GB-20, Du-15; LA: main points same as MA; secondary points: LI-4, ST-36 Parameters used HeNe, 632.8 nm, 6-10 mW Stimulation duration MA: >30 mins; LA: 5-6 mins/pt Number of sessions 10 sessions/course, 1-6 courses and most with 2 courses Follow up no details Endpoint measure cure: hearing ability basically restored, able to learn simple dialogue; excellent effect: markedly improved hearing ability, able to hear loud speaking but language ability is not good enough and only speak simple words; improved: improved hearing ability, able to learn simple dialogue with audiphone but can’t speak; no effect: no little improvement in hearing ability Outcome cured: 98 (72.1%); excellent effect: 16 (11.8%); improved: 12 (8.8%); no effect: 6 Additional notes - Analysis / problems - References Mi SG [Clinical observation on 136 cases of deaf and dumb treated with acupuncture and HeNe Laser irradiation]. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhenjiu). 1991 Oct; 11(5): 9-10 Secondary references - Data entry code JHa173