Influence of acupuncture on pulmonary function of patients with asthma: a review
10.1007/s11726-018-1027-1
- VernacularTitle:针刺对哮喘患者肺功能影响的研究进展
- Author:
Yu-Ting WEI
;
Xing-Ke YAN
;
Yi-Fan JIA
- Keywords:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Acupuncture Points;
Asthma;
Respiratory Function Tests;
Forced Expiratory Volume;
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate;
Forced Vital Capacity;
Point Selection
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2018;16(3):195-200
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Asthma is a common disease with recurrent onset which severely affects patients' quality of life.Acupuncture can improve pulmonary functions in asthma patients and thus treat this disorder.To summarize the status of acupuncture treatment for asthma,we have collected clinical literatures published in the recent 10 years and analyzed the influence of acupuncture on pulmonary functions in asthma patients from the aspects of frequently used points,needling techniques,manipulation and mechanisms to provide references for treating asthma with acupuncture.
