TEAS: Integrating Personalized TCM with Standardized Western Protocols in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Yuchen Zhang; Shufeng Ma; Guilin Sun; Chensi Mi; Yuchen Liu; Yehai Liu

doi:10.71321/j2zess11

Authors

Yuchen Zhang Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China.
Shufeng Ma Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, 104 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China.
Guilin Sun Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, 104 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China.
Chensi Mi Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China.
Yuchen Liu Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9189-3021
Yehai Liu Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71321/j2zess11

Keywords:

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation

Abstract

In order to treat diseases in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS), our research methodically investigates an integrative therapy model that blends Western medical techniques with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Our study demonstrates applications across multiple sub-specialties, including otology (sudden sensorineural hearing loss, chronic tinnitus), rhinology (allergic rhinitis, chronic cough), laryngology (refractory hiccups), and postoperative care. The key innovation lies in the systematic development and application of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS), which modernizes traditional acupuncture through non-invasive electrical stimulation, enhancing patient compliance and enabling home-based management. This integrative approach demonstrates significant practical value by synergizing Western medicine's targeted efficacy with TCM's holistic regulation, leading to improved clinical outcomes, reduced recurrence rates, and decreased reliance on pharmaceutical interventions. Future research should focus on standardizing TEAS parameters through multicenter randomized controlled trials and elucidating the underlying mechanisms using multi-omics technologies. Our research represents a paradigm shift toward personalized, evidence-based integrative medicine in OHNS, offering a comprehensive framework for enhancing patient care across acute and chronic conditions.

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