Research: RAKHOV and REB

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Abstract

RAKHOV and REBROV [no affiliation provided] assessed whether acupuncture added to conventional medical treatment could have an additional beneficial effect in bronchial asthma patients with autonomic dysfunction .

Background

Methodology

The study included 192 patients with bronchial asthma and autonomic dysfunction being treated with conventional anti-asthma medication . A programme of corporal acupuncture treatment was added to that of the medical treatment. Changes in rhythmogram, external respiratory function and psychological status were assessed.

Results

The addition of acupuncture improved bronchial permeability and was also reported to improve 'psychovegetative' disorders . The investigators reported that the effect of acupuncture was not related to that of placebo.

Conclusion

References

Rakhov DA, Rebrov AP. (Acupuncture correction of autonomic nervous system disorders in patients with bronchial asthma.) Klinicheskaia Meditsina 79 (3): 38-40. 2001.

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