Combining acupuncture and copper-tube moxibustion for 39 cases of recurrent peripheral facial paralysis
10.1007/s11726-015-0868-0
- VernacularTitle:针刺配合铜管灸治疗复发性周围性面瘫39例
- Author:
Ning CHEN
;
Jie MIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxibustion Therapy;
Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy;
Facial Paralysis;
Thermal Box Moxibustion
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2015;(5):285-289
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture combined with copper-tube moxibustion on peripheral facial paralysis. Methods:A total of 39 recurrent Bell’s palsy patients were treated with acupuncture plus self-made copper-tube moxibustion, once a day. Ten days made up a course of treatment. The patients were treated for 4 courses of treatment. There was a 3-day interval between two courses. The therapeutic efficacies were statistically analyzed after 4 courses of treatment. Results:Of the 39 cases, 18 cases obtained recovery, 15 cases got improvement and 6 cases failed. The total effective rate was 84.6%. Conclusion:Acupuncture combined with copper-tube moxibustion is effective for recurrent peripheral facial paralysis.
