Effectivness and Safety of Acupuncture Combined With Moxibustion for Allergic Rhinitis

Inclusion Criteria: Each participant must have a diagnosis of AR by an otolaryngology doctor, according to the criteria listed in "Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma" (ARIA 2008) Symptoms that had persisted for more than 4 days per week for more than four consecutive weeks. At least one of the following rhinitis-associated conditions: nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing and nasal itching. At least one positive result on an allergy skin prick reaction test at screening. \- Exclusion Criteria: Active tuberculosis Autoimmune disorders Severe chronic inflammatory diseases History of anaphylactic reactions Specific immunotherapy \>3 years Simultaneous participation in other clinical trials Serious acute or chronic organic disease or mental disorder Congenital nasal abnormalities Pregnancy or breast feeding Blood coagulation disorder and/or current use of anticoagulants Allergy desensitisation therapy (current, during the past two years, or planned in the next two years) Previous systemically administered corticosteroids, antihistamines, or decongestants in the last 1 months prior to enrollment \-