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Acupuncture for chronic asthma.

K Linde1, K Jobst, J Panton

  • 1Centre for Complementary Medicine Research/Department of Gastroenterology, Technichal University, Kaiserstr. 9, Munchen, Germany, 80801. Muenchener.Modell@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|May 5, 2000
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This review found insufficient evidence to support acupuncture for asthma treatment. More research is needed to understand acupuncture

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy increasingly used internationally for asthma.
  • Asthma management remains a significant global health challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating asthma and asthma-like symptoms.
  • To synthesize findings from randomized controlled trials on acupuncture for asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Searched major trial registers and reference lists for relevant randomized and possibly randomized trials.
  • Assessed trial quality independently, including sham acupuncture adequacy.
  • Included trials involving needle insertion or other acupuncture point stimulation for asthma.

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Main Results:

  • Seven trials with 174 participants were analyzed, showing variable quality and inconsistent results.
  • No statistically significant or clinically relevant benefits of acupuncture over sham acupuncture were observed.
  • Peak expiratory flow rate showed a non-significant increase with acupuncture compared to sham.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence is insufficient to recommend acupuncture for asthma treatment.
  • Further research should address the complexities and diverse modalities of acupuncture therapy.
  • Investigating individualized acupuncture strategies may be beneficial.