Clinical Observations on Acupuncture Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observations on Acupuncture Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia
- Author:
Cuifang FAN
;
Hongying JIANG
;
Lianzhong WU
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Pseudobulbar Palsy;
Swallowing disorders;
Deglutition Disorders;
Acupuncture Medication Combined
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2007;5(5):297-300
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To seek a treatment that can improve the effect on dysphagia following post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy. Methods: Sixty patients were randomly allocated into observation and control groups, 30 cases each. The observation group was treated with Western drugs plus acupuncture at Tiantu (CV 22) and other three acupoints around Lianquan (CV 23) and the control group with simple Western drugs. Results: The effective rate was 86.7% in the observation group and 30.0% in the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture can improve the curative effect of Western drugs on dysphagia following post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy.
