Analysis on therapeutic effects of different acupuncture times on peripheral facial paralysis / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe clinical therapeutic effects of different acupuncture times on peripheral facial paralysis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty-nine cases of peripheral facial paralysis were randomly divided into 2 groups, group A and B. The group A received acupuncture, once daily, and the group B twice each week. Their therapeutic effects were assessed after 3 courses.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The acupuncture times were not direct proportion to the therapeutic effect (P<0.01), with no significant difference between the two groups in the cured rate (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture treatment can select twice each week for peripheral facial paralysis.</p>