Effect of Facilitation Techniques of Breathing Combined with Acupuncture on Intractable Hiccups after Stroke

VernacularTitle:呼吸促进技术配合针刺对脑卒中后顽固性呃逆的疗效观察
Author: Xi LIU ; Wei WEI ; Yulan WU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: facilitation techniques, acupuncture, hiccup
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(2):121-122
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of facilitation techniques of breathing combined with acupuncture on post-stroke hiccup.Methods 68 post-stroke hiccup patients were divided into 2 groups, 34 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with the facilitation techniques of breathing combined with acupuncture, while the control group was treated with acupuncture only. The two groups were evaluated on the 3rd and 7th day after treatment. Results The total efficacy was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Facilitation techniques of breathing may release the post-stroke hiccup.