Case report on refractory epistaxis successfully treated with a novel taping therapy: A new approach.
Hwa Soo Hwang, Bong Hyo Lee
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Case in brief
This report details two cases of refractory epistaxis treated with a novel taping therapy. A 62-year-old male experienced right-side epistaxis for 6 months, which was unresponsive to previous laser therapy. After 12 sessions of taping therapy, his symptoms improved significantly. A 9-year-old female with bilateral epistaxis for 3 years showed immediate improvement after initial taping and was symptom-free after 5 sessions.
What made this case unusual
The use of quartz-infused medical tape applied to acupoints and painful muscle sites represents an innovative noninvasive approach to treating chronic epistaxis, diverging from traditional methods.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider alternative noninvasive therapies, such as taping techniques, for patients with refractory epistaxis who do not respond to conventional treatments.
Why it matters
This case highlights the potential for integrating alternative therapies into the management of chronic conditions, expanding treatment options for patients with persistent symptoms.