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Pairwise meta-analysis of effectiveness for improving overall symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
| Comparison | Study number | OR (95% CI) | P | I 2 (%) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A VS F | 11 | 1.16 (1.09, 1.24) | 0.000 | 11.6 | 4.54 |
| B VS F | 5 | 1.08 (1.00, 1.17) | 0.066 | 36.5 | 2.04 |
| C VS F | 7 | 1.08 (1.02, 1.13) | 0.006 | 49.80 | 2.74 |
| D VS F | 8 | 1.20 (1.12, 1.27) | 0.000 | 60.9 | 2.54 |
Note: A, manual acupuncture; B, acupoint catgut embedding; C, acupoint herbal application; D, San-Fu-Tie; F, western medicine.
