Title: OBSERVATION ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF ACUPOINT APPLICATION OF FAR-INFRARED ASTHMA-RELIEVING PLASTER FOR ASTHMA
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effect of acupoint application of Yuanhongwai Xiaochuankang Plaster (Far-infrared Asthma-relieving Plaster, FIRARP) for prevention and treatment of asthma. Methods Three hundred and sixty-six cases of bronchial asthma were randomly divided into treatment group (n=185) and control group (n=181). Patients of treatment group were treated with FIRARP and those of control group treated with external application of traditional “Sanfu (Dog-days) moxibustion” (herbal-paste-cake separated moxibustion) and acupoints used were Dazhuī (大椎GV14), Feishū (肺俞BL13), Tiāntū (天突CV22), etc. which were given to the patients. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) of the pulmonary function were determined and the changes of main symptoms and signs were observed before and after the treatment. Results The pulmonary functions were effectively improved, the symptoms were controlled, and the asthma attack was reduced in the two groups with no significant difference between the two groups (P0.05). Conclusion There is no significant difference between Yuanhongwai Xiaochuankang Plaster and traditional “Sanfu moxibustion” on bronchial asthma. It may substitute for traditional “Sanfu moxibustion”.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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