Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 2 findings · 2 reviews · Oral Health

No studies found 1 · 50%GRADE not reported 1 · 50%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Adverse events · Patients with idiopathic dysgeusia and hypogeusia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for managing taste disturbances 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Results: The acupuncture trial (Brandt 2008) did not give any data on adverse events in either group.
0 studies
No studies found

Adverse events · Adults with dry mouth due to radiotherapy (head and neck cancer) or Sjogren's Syndrome

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non‐pharmacological interventions 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Acupuncture was associated with more adverse effects (tiny bruises and tiredness, mild and temporary); List 1998 noted significant eye discomfort; Pfister 2010 reported temporary increases in pain, minor bruising or…
4 studies
GRADE not reported