Objective:To observe the effect of acupuncture at four acupoints around the ear on idiopathic sudden deafness with tinnitus.Methods:Sixty-six cases were divided into control group and observation group according to random number table,with 33 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with conventional western medicine,and the observation group were treated with acupuncture at four acupoints around the ear(Wangu,Tinggong,Tinghui,Yifeng)in addition.Results:The total effective rate of hearing and tinnitus in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05),and the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture at four points around the ear could improve the curative effect of idiopathic sudden deafness with tinnitus.
Idiopathic sudden deafnessTinnitusAcupuncture at four points around the ear