Table 4.
RQLQ scores for sleep, non-nasal/eye symptoms, behavior and emotional function between the two groups (mean ± SD)
| Real acupuncture group | Sham acupuncture group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 30) | (N = 31) | ||
| Sleep | 6.30 ± 3.10 | 7.06 ± 4.45 | NS |
| Non-nasal/eye | 14.17 ± 4.07 | 18.65 ± 4.90 | <0.001 |
| Behavior | 9.27 ± 2.98 | 12..7 ± 3.36 | <0.01 |
| Emotional function | 5.73 ± 2.42 | 7.71 ± 2.45 | <0.001 |
| Sleep | 5.93 ± 3.34 | 7.36 ± 4.56 | NS |
| Non-nasal/eye | 12.93 ± 3.53 | 20.74 ± 5.37 | <0.001 |
| Behavior | 8.17 ± 3.02 | 12.20 ± 3.65 | <0.001 |
| Emotional function | 4.03 ± 1.61 | 7.13 ± 2.91 | <0.001 |
| Sleep | 7.47 ± 3.76 | 9.00 ± 4.22 | NS |
| Non-nasal/eye | 15.77 ± 4.67 | 20.13 ± 5.49 | <0.01 |
| Behavior | 11.77 ± 3.10 | 12.45 ± 2.82 | NS |
| Emotional function | 5.73 ± 2.00 | 7.26 ± 2.65 | <0.05 |
| Sleep | 8.07 ± 2.89 | 9.00 ± 4.22 | NS |
| Non-nasal/eye | 18.27 ± 4.65 | 20.13 ± 5.49 | NS |
| Behavior | 11.27 ± 2.80 | 12.45 ± 2.81 | NS |
| Emotional function | 6.60 ± 2.30 | 7.26 ± 2.65 | NS |
| Sleep | 8.07 ± 3.36 | 9.00 ± 4.17 | NS |
| Non-nasal/eye | 18.07 ± 4.77 | 20.48 ± 4.93 | NS |
| Behavior | 10.93 ± 3.02 | 12.00 ± 3.63 | NS |
| Emotional function | 7.23 ± 2.34 | 7.62 ± 2.78 | NS |
NS no significant difference, RQLQ Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire
P values are for comparison of values in the real acupuncture group and sham acupuncture group