While you are getting acupuncture your nose may feel sore and your eyes may fill with tears. That's a good sign showing the treatment is effective. Don't worry about it.

针刺时你会感到鼻子发酸，而且会流眼泪，那就是说针刺治疗见效了，用不着害怕。

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Design a study that proves it is possible to cause a sneeze with touching under the nose with a feather and you will have a good design for an acupuncture study.

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