Background: Physical exercise training is the central component of pulmonary rehabilitation. This study aimed to further investigate the rehabilitative effects of pulmonary-based Qigong exercise (PQE) in stable patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: In this randomized, assessor-blinded clinical trial, 44 participants with stable COPD were randomly assigned to 2 groups …
Read More »Electroacupuncture at Feishu (UB 13) and Zusanli (ST 36) improves COPD
Numerous randomised controlled trials have suggested the positive effects of acupuncture on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of acupuncture for COPD have not been clearly summarized yet. Inflammation is central to the development of COPD. In this review, we elucidate the effects and underlying mechanisms …
Read More »Tai Chi Chuan for 8 week helps with COPD
Objective: This study aims to explore the effect of integrating routine treatment with Tai Chi Chuan intervention on the clinical symptom of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) from clinical and neurological perspectives. Methods: Twenty patients with COPD were recruited for regular treatment combined with 8-week Tai Chi Chuan rehabilitative practice. …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang relieves COPD
As a prescription for treating lung inflammation and intestinal diseases, Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang in clinical practice can effectively treat COPD with excessive heat in the lung and fu-organs, which is characterized by phlegm-heat accumulation in the lung and constipation. This study aims to find the potential biomarkers of …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Jian Pi Yi Fei Wan relieves COPD
Background: Complementary and alternative therapy is widely used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A Chinese herbal medicine, Jian Pi Yi Fei Wan, have been shown to improve COPD patients’ quality of life, however long-term effectiveness has not been examined. Purpose: To investigate whether long-term treatment with Jian Pi Yi Fei …
Read More »Liu Zi Jue Qi Gong improves COPD
Background: Liu zi jue is a traditional Qigong exercise that is commonly performed in China. However, the treatment effects of Liuzijue Qigong are controversial. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of Liuzijue Qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Randomised controlled trials were identified …
Read More »Commonly used acupuncture points for COPD
Objective: To explore the characteristics and rule of clinical acupoint selection in treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: The clinical articles of acupuncture in treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were retrieved from the databases of PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and SinoMed, …
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