Clinical observation on acupuncture plus acupoint sticking for bronchial asthma in remissive state

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus acupoint sticking for bronchial asthma in remissive state. Methods： A total of 210 cases with asthma at remissive state were randomly allocated into an acupuncture group of 100 cases and a comprehensive therapy group of 110 cases. Cases in the acupuncture group were treated with acupuncture alone, and cases in the comprehensive therapy group were treated with acupuncture plus acupoint sticking therapy. Then the therapeutic efficacies were compared using observation indexes including wheezing, cough and coughing up phlegm, peak expiratory flow （PEF） and forced expiratory volume in one second （FEV1）. In addition, the overall therapeutic efficacies were also analyzed on different traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） patterns. Results： The comprehensive therapy obtained better effects than acupuncture alone in alleviating cough and coughing up phlegm and improving PEF and FEV1; the overall efficacies on asthma due to lung-qi deficiency and spleen-qi deficiency were better than those on asthma due to kidney-qi deficiency. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus acupoint sticking is a convenient and effective therapy for asthma at remissive state and therefore worthy of being popularized.     

Clinical observation on acupoint sticking therapy for lumbar intervertebral disc hernination

Objective:To observe the clinical effects of acupoint sticking therapy for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Methods:Seventy patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation were randomly divided into two groups by the visit order, 35 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated with acupoint sticking therapy and the control group was treated with tuina. After treatment, the clinical effects, pain integral and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were compared between the two groups. Results:The total effective rate, pain integral and improvement of JOA scores were better in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion:Acupoint sticking therapy is affirmative in the therapeutic effects and better than tuina treatment for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.     

捏脊加穴位贴敷治疗脾虚型小儿脑瘫的疗效观察

目的:观察捏脊加穴位贴敷治疗脾虚型小儿脑瘫的临床疗效.方法:将70例脾虚型脑瘫患儿随机分为治疗组和对照组,治疗组在采用综合康复疗法的基础上加用捏脊及穴位敷贴,对照组仅采用综合康复疗法.每天治疗1次,20 d为1个疗程,共观察3个疗程.结果:治疗组临床症状总有效率77.1％,对照组为39.9％;治疗组康复疗效总有效率为74.3％,对照组为48.6％.治疗组有效率均明显优于对照组,具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论:捏脊加穴位敷贴治疗脾虚型脑瘫患儿的效果明显,值得临床推广应用.     

Therapeutic effect of warm needling plus acupoint sticking therapy on primary dysmenorrhea due to cold-dampness retention

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling plus acupoint sticking therapy for primary dysmenorrhea.

Methods

A total of 60 eligible cases were randomly allocated into a treatment group (n=30) and a control group (n=30) according to their sequence of consultation. Patients in the treatment group were treated with warm needling combined with acupoint sticking therapy, whereas patients in the control group were treated with oral Ibuprofen (Fenbid) capsules. After two menstrual cycles, the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, COX menstrual symptom scale (CMSS) and clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.

Results

After treatment, the VAS and CMSS scores were significantly reduced in both groups, indicating that both treatment protocols can remarkably alleviate pain. There was a between-group statistical difference in comparing the CMSS score (P<0.05), but no between-group statistical difference in the VAS score (P>0.05). However, the follow-up visit showed between-group statistical differences in comparing VOA and CMSS scores (both P<0.01). The clinical effect, relapse rate and long-term efficacy in the treatment group were better than those in the control group.

Conclusion

Warm needling plus acupoint sticking therapy is a simple but effective therapy for primary dysmenorrhea. In addition, it causes fewer cases with relapse.

     

Clinical observation on treatment of chronic eczema with acupuncture plus acupoint injection therapy

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of acupuncture combined with acupoint injection therapy in treating chronic eczema. Methods： Seventy patients were randomly divided into two groups. Thirty-six cases in the treatment group were treated with acupuncture, acupoint injection therapy and tapping with plum-blossom needle, while 34 cases in the control group were treated with oral administration of Loratadine plus topical application of Halometasone Cream. Results： After a three-week treatment, the curative and remarkable effective rate and the total effective rate were respectively 80.6% and 97.2% in the treatment group, versus 47.1% and 79.4% in the control group. The differences in the curative and remarkable effective rate and total effective rate between the two groups were statistically significant （all P〈O.05）. No obvious adverse reaction appeared in the two groups during the treatment. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus acupoint injection therapy is effective for chronic eczema with high in safety.     

Acupoint Sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with Ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） for Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Amifostine

Objective： To observe the treatment effect of acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for myelodysplastic syndromes （MDS）. Methods： Totally 124 eligible subjects intervened by Amifostine were randomized into 2 groups by the visiting order,an observation group and a control group,62 in each group. The control group was intervened by conventional treatment, while the observation group was by acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） in addition to the same conventional treatment. The occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the two groups were observed. Results： After intervention, the occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group （P＆lt;0.01）. Conclusion： Acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-prepared Ban Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae）can produce a content effect on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for MDS.     

Observation on therapeutic effect of mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection for optic atrophy

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection for optic atrophy.Methods:Ninety-four patients with optic atrophy were divided into a treatment group(51 cases)and a control group(43 cases).The treatment group was treated with mild moxibustion plus acupoint injection,and the control group was treated with medications.After three courses,the change of vision was observed.Results:The total effective rate was 82.4%in the treatment group and41.9%in the control group,with a statistical difference between the two groups(P<0.05).Conclusion:Moxibustion plus acupoint injection is an effective method to treat optic atrophy.     

“伏九”穴位敷贴治疗常年性变应性鼻炎41例总结

目的:观察"伏九"穴位敷贴治疗常年性变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法:将125例患者随机分为"伏九"组41例、三伏组44例和三九组40例,"伏九"组在三伏、三九进行穴位敷贴,三伏组在三伏进行穴位敷贴,三九组在三九进行穴位敷贴。结果:"伏九"组总有效率为97.5%,三伏组为84.09%,三九组为72.50%;"伏九"穴位敷贴优于单独三伏和三九穴位敷贴,三伏穴位敷贴疗效优于三九穴位敷贴(P<0.05);且皮肤出现发泡的患者疗效优于皮肤未发泡的患者(P<0.05)。结论:"伏九"敷贴治疗变应性鼻炎有较好疗效。     

Current situation and analysis of clinical application of auricular acupoint sticking therapy

Objective

By the bibliometrical analysis and evaluation of acupuncture theses on auricular acupoint sticking from 2005 to 2014, the analysis was processed from multiple aspects including the types and numbers of diseases and effective rates of various diseases, in order to objectively reflect the general situation of clinical application of ear point embedding method in the recent years.

Methods

By the bibliometrical analysis, the literature on auricular acupoint sticking in the recent ten years was counted up, analyzed and categorized.

Results and Conclusion

Auricular acupoint sticking is used clinically for diseases of 16 systems, including 130 diseases. 74 diseases were singularly treated with auricular acupoint sticking, including the advantageous disease category like insomnia, constipation and obesity, and secondary advantageous disease category like dysmenorrhea, myopia, allergic rhinitis, post-operative pain and acne vulgaris.

     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combined aerobic exercise with auricular point sticking for insomnia in college students

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of aerobic exercise combined with auricular point sticking for insomnia in college students. Methods： A total of 128 cases from Zhejiang Economic and Trade Polytechnic were randomly allocated into an observation group and a control group. The 64 cases in the observation group were treated with auricular point sticking plus aerobic exercise, while the 64 cases in the control group were treated with auricular point sticking alone. The clinical efficacies in the two groups were compared after treatment. Results： The total effective rate in the observation group was 96.9%, versus 70.3% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Combining aerobic exercise and auricular point sticking has accurate effect on insomnia in college students and is better than auricular point sticking alone.     

Efficacy observation on acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking treatment for primary dysmenorrhea

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking treatment for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods:Sixty-eight patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomly divided into two groups, and 35 cases in the treatment group were treated by acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking, while 33 cases in the control group were only treated by acupuncture. The treatments for the patients in both groups began from one week before their menstruation and continued till the menstruation came. And the efficacy was observed after treatments of three consecutive menstrual cycles. Results:The total effective rate was 94.2% in the treatment group, versus 84.8% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion:Acupuncture combined with auricular point sticking treatment for primary dysmenorrhea is more effective than simple acupuncture.     

三伏贴治疗慢性咳喘50例临床观察

目的观察三伏贴穴位贴敷治疗慢性咳喘病人的疗效及护理体会。方法选取我科收治50例慢性咳喘患者,在常规治疗和一般护理基础上加用三伏贴穴位贴敷治疗。自初伏第一天开始贴,至末伏最后一天结束,每贴贴2~3天,每年三伏天为一个疗程,连续治疗3年。结果三个疗程结束后共治愈8例,有效39例,无效3例,总有效率为94%。结论三伏贴穴位贴敷结合护理治疗慢性咳喘病疗效显著,值得推广。     

Therapeutic Efficacy Observation on Combining Foot Bath and Massage with Auricular Point Sticking for Community Senile Insomnia简

Objective： To observe the therapeutic efficacy of combining foot bath and massage with auricular point sticking for community senile insomnia. Methods： A total of 210 cases treated in our community health center were randomized into an observation group and a control group by their visit sequence numbers, 105 cases in each group. Cases in the observation group were treated with foot bath and massage plus auricular point sticking, whereas cases in the control group were treated with auricular point sticking alone. After four courses of treatment, the therapeutic efficacies were evaluated. In addition, the sleep quality was also assessed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index（PSQI）. Results： The total effective rate in the observation group was 95.2%, versus 68.6% in the control group, showing a statistical significance（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Combining foot bath and massage with auricular point sticking could obtain better effect for community senile insomnia than auricular point sticking alone.     

不同季节穴位贴敷对寒痰阻肺型慢性阻塞性肺病稳定期疗效观察

目的:系统观察三伏、三九不同季节穴位贴敷治疗寒痰阻肺型慢性阻塞性肺病(COPD)稳定期的临床效果,为COPD的治疗提供新的临床思路和理论依据。方法:将符合入选标准的COPD稳定期患者150例,随机分为伏九组、三伏组和三九组,每组50例,各组用相同成分和剂量的药物(白芥子、甘遂、细辛、延胡索、肉桂、生姜汁)做成药饼,在肺俞、肾俞、大椎、天突、膻中、中府穴位上分别行穴位贴敷治疗,三伏组于每夏初伏、中伏、末伏第1天各贴敷1次,计3次;三九组于每冬一九、二九、三九第1天各贴敷1次,计3次;伏九组于夏季三伏、冬季三九第1天各贴敷1次,计6次。从综合临床疗效、生存质量(症状评分、活动限制评分、对日常生活影响评分)、疾病发作次数及肺功能4个方面进行疗效评定。结果:伏九组总有效率为88.0%(46/50),优于三伏组的76.0%(38/50)、三九组的70.0%(35/50)(P<0.01,P<0.001)。各组治疗后疾病发作次数、临床症状积分、肺功能指标均较治疗前明显改善(均P<0.01),伏九组以上各指标较其他两组改善更明显(P<0.01,P<0.001),除用力肺活量(FVC)指标外,三伏组临床症状积分与肺功能指标亦较三九组改善显著(P<0.05,P<0.001)。结论:不同季节穴位贴敷对COPD稳定期患者皆具有较好的临床疗效,能降低其疾病发作次数,提高患者的生存质量,改善其肺功能,但伏九贴敷优于单纯的三伏贴敷和三九贴敷,三伏贴敷又优于三九贴敷。     

Effect of tuina exercise on simple obesity in college students

Objective

To observe the effect of tuina exercise on simple obesity in college students.

Methods

Fifty-seven college students with simple obesity were divided into two groups according to the stratified randomization method. Twenty-eight in the tuina exercise group were trained in tuina exercise; while 29 in the auricular acupoint sticking group were treated with acuricular acupoint sticking. The tuina exercise group was trained once every other day, and 10 times made one course. The auricular acupoint sticking was replaced once every 4 d, and 5 times made one course. After 2-course treatment, the total therapeutic effect, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences, serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were assessed.

Results

The total therapeutic effect was 86.2% in the auricular acupoint sticking group and 85.7% in the tuina exercise group. There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the weight, BMI, waist and hip circumferences were decreased and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The waist and hip circumferences in the tuina exercise group were lower than those in the auricular acupoint sticking group, showing statistically significant differences (all P<0.05). After treatment, there were no significant intra-group differences in TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C in the two groups (all P>0.05), and the between-group differences were not significant (all P>0.05).

Conclusion

Tuina exercise has reliable effect in treating obesity. It can produce more significant improvements in waist and hip circumferences than auricular acupoint sticking. But no obvious effect is shown in blood lipid indicators.

     

Therapeutic efficacy observation on combined taijiquan and auricular point sticking for perimenopausal insomnia

Objective： To observe the clinical effect of combined taijiquan exercise and auricular point sticking for perimenopausal insomnia. Methods： A total of 170 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into two groups, 85 in each group. Patients in the observation group practiced simplified taijiquan besides receiving auricular point sticking, while patients in the control group only received auricular point sticking. The therapeutic efficacies were evaluated after 8 weeks. Results： The total effective rate in the observation group was 96.5%, versus 67.1% in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： Combined simplified taijiquan and auricular point sticking works accurately for perimenopausal insomnia, and the total effective rate is better than that of auricular point sticking alone.     

Effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery

Objective

To observe the effect of acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy for the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery.

Methods

A total of 120 patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery were included, and all patients were under trachea intubation and general anesthesia. The patients were randomized into an observation group and a control group, with 60 patients in each group. Patients in the control group received conventional anesthesia resuscitation, while patients in the observation group received acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy on the basis of conventional anesthesia resuscitation. Changes in the heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were observed at three time points including the end of the surgery (T0), the removal of the tracheal tube (T1) and 10 min after the removal of the tracheal tube (T2). The awakening and tube removal time, choking cough and restlessness, and adverse reactions (dizziness, nausea and vomiting) in 24 h post-surgery period were compared.

Results

At T1 and T2, the comparisons of HR, SBP and DBP between the two groups showed statistical significance (all P<0.05). Intra-group comparisons showed that the HR, SBP and DBP of the control group at T1 and T2 were significant different from those at T0 (all P<0.05). There were significant differences in the awakening time and tube removal time between the two groups (both P<0.05). The incidences of choking cough and restlessness were 8.3% and 3.3% respectively in the observation group, versus 53.3% and 30.0% in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (both P<0.05). The incidences of dizziness, nausea and vomiting in 24 h post-surgery period were 3.3%, 5.0% and 0.0% respectively in the observation group, versus 43.3%, 33.3% and 25.0% in the control group, and the between-group comparisons showed statistical significance (all P<0.05).

Conclusion

Acupoint massage plus acupoint sticking therapy can effectively regulate the stress reaction during postoperative anesthesia recovery period in patients undergoing nasal endoscopic surgery, and maintain a stable internal environment.

     

针刺配合耳穴贴压治疗中风后呃逆临床观察(英文)

目的:观察针刺配合耳穴贴压治疗中风后呃逆的临床疗效。方法:符合纳入标准的60例中风后呃逆患者,按就诊顺序随机分为2组,治疗组30人,予针刺配合耳穴压丸治疗;对照组30人,予肌肉注射甲氧氯普胺治疗。治疗3d后观察疗效。结果:治疗组总有效率93.3%,对照组总有效率66.7%,两组总有效率差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:针刺配合耳穴贴压治疗中风后呃逆疗效优于甲氧氯普胺。     

Effect of acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) for preventing spleen-stomach disharmony caused by venous analgesia pump

Objective

To observe the clinical effect of acupoint sticking of Chinese medicine at Shenque (CV 8) for preventing spleenstomach disharmony caused by venous analgesia pump.

Methods

A total of 120 post-surgery patients using venous analgesia pump and also conforming to the inclusion criteria were randomized into 2 groups by the random number table. There were 58 patients in the control group who received conventional post-surgery nursing care, and there were 62 patients in the treatment group who received acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) on the basis of conventional nursing care. After treatment, the incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and abdominal bloating were measured.

Results

The total incidence of nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating in the treatment group was 11.3%, versus 39.7% in the control group, and the difference of the incidence between the two groups showed a statistical significance (P<0.05). In comparison of the severity of spleen-stomach dishormony which happened during 72 h after surgery, cases in the treatment group showed lower severity than those in the control group (P<0.05).

Conclusion

Acupoint sticking at Shenque (CV 8) can effectively prevent spleen-stomach disharmony caused by venous analgesia pump, which will alleviate sufferings of the patients.

     

Efficacy observation on auricular point sticking combined with cupping in treating insomnia

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point sticking combined with cupping in treating insomnia. Methods： Sixty-four patients with chronic insomnia were randomly divided into two groups. Thirty-two patients in the treatment group were treated with auricular point sticking combined with cupping therapy; while thirty-two patients in the control group were treated by Diazepam. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index （PSQI） were observed before and after treatment, and the data were statistically analyzed to evaluate the clinical effect. Results： After treatment, PSQI scores in both groups after treatment significantly decreased （P〈0.05）, and there was a significant difference between the two groups （P〈0.05）. In the improvement of daytime function, the treatment group was more efficient than the control group （P〈0.05）. The total effective rate of the treatment group was higher than that of the control group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Auricular point sticking combined with cupping therapy for insomnia is more effective than oral Diazepam, and it has a better effect in improving the patient＇s daytime function.