A 17-year-old Chinese male presented with ENS following inferior turbinate resection. His main symptoms were dizziness and nasal congestion. He was diagnosed with a traditional Chinese medicine syndrome pattern of liver yang ascending. Acupuncture treatment involved needling ST 36 (Zusanli) GB 20 (Fengchi), PC 6 (Neiguan), LI 4 (Hegu), LR 3 (Taichong), LR 2 (Xingjian), GB 43 (Xiaxi), DU 20 (Baihui), EX-HN3 (Yintang), ST 2 (Sibai), and LI 20 (Yingxiang). Near complete resolution of dizziness and nasal congestion were achieved after 2 treatments.
Acupuncture may be used to resolve symptoms of ENS. Acupoint selection and needle manipulation should be based on TCM pattern diagnosis.