Acupuncture correction of autonomic nervous system disorders in patients with bronchial asthma
Rakhov, D.A.; Rebrov, A.P.
Klinicheskaia Meditsina 79(3): 38-40
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2149 PMID: 11490414 Document Number: 526608
Acupuncture was added to medicines in the treatment of 192 patients suffering from bronchial asthma with autonomic dysfunction. The effect was assessed by changes in rhythmogram, external respiration function, psychological status. It was found that corporal acupuncture not only improves bronchial permeability but also reduces psychovegetative disorders. The effect of acupuncture was not related to that of placebo.