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Acupoint Application for Asthma Therapy in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Author: ChenRan, ManLixin, MengLing, PengBo, SuLi, WuWeihua

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Meta-AnalysisA statistical technique that integrates the results of multiple studies to draw more general conclusions about a particular issue.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Acupoint application may be a valid complementary and alternative therapy for asthma in adults. It contributes especially to improving pulmonary function and reducing the levels of interleukin and immunoglobulin E.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the evidence available on the effects of acupuncture point (acupoint) application for asthma therapy in adults. METHODS: Six electronic databases were searched up to May 2014 to identify relevant studies. Randomized controlled trials, which assessed the effects of acupoint a...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1159/000443813

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Acupoint Application for Asthma Therapy in Adults

This research delves into the realm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), investigating the efficacy of acupoint application for treating asthma in adults. The study aimed to evaluate the evidence supporting the use of acupuncture points in asthma therapy, drawing on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The authors sought to determine if acupoint application could improve asthma symptoms and lung function. They analyzed data from eight relevant RCTs to understand the effects of acupoint application on various asthma-related parameters.

Positive Results for Acupoint Application in Asthma Treatment

The meta-analysis revealed that acupoint application may be a promising complementary therapy for asthma, demonstrating improvements in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1/forced vital capacity ratio, interleukin levels, and immunoglobulin E levels. These findings suggest that acupoint application may offer a valuable treatment option for asthma patients, alongside conventional therapies.

Acupoint Application as a Complementary Therapy

This study, like a refreshing breeze in the arid landscape of asthma treatments, suggests that acupoint application may be a viable complementary therapy for asthma. The research, however, calls for further studies with longer follow-ups to solidify these findings.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a camel caravan navigating the vast desert of asthma treatment options, offers compelling evidence for the potential benefits of acupoint application. While further research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness, this study adds an intriguing layer to the tapestry of asthma therapies.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-12-13
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-17
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26978427

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1159/000443813

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Languages

English

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