Clinical application and mechanism exploration on dysosmia treated with acupuncture and moxibustion.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190320-k0001
- Author:
Ming-Qi TU
1
;
Han-Tong HU
2
;
Ren-Jie HU
1
;
Jian-Qiao FANG
1
Author Information
1. Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
2. Third Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture and moxibustion;
clinical application;
dysosmia;
mechanism research
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Humans;
Moxibustion;
Olfaction Disorders;
therapy
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(4):425-428
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Dysosmia affects not only odour identification, but also memory, appetite, immunity and affection. Moreover, it suggests the occurrence of some diseases. The etiology of dysosmia is various and the treatment with western medicine is limited. In this paper, by analyzing the relevant research articles on olfactory disorders treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion, the clinical application of acupuncture and moxibustion, the thought of its diagnosis and treatment as well as relevant effect mechanism were explored. It is anticipated to provide the clinical physicians with the references to the treatment of dysosmia.
