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Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders

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Published on: August 18, 2023

Is pneumothorax after acupuncture so uncommon?

Michael Stenger¹, Nicki Eithz Bauer, Peter B Licht

¹Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, DK-5000 Odense, Denmark;

Journal of Thoracic Disease

|August 31, 2013

Summary

Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine, can rarely cause pneumothorax (collapsed lung). This case report highlights two such instances, suggesting this serious complication may be underreported.

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Pneumothorax acupuncture acupuncture complications adverse events

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Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders

Auricular Acupuncture as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Combined with Sleep Disorders

Published on: August 18, 2023

Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Pulmonology
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Acupuncture is a widely practiced traditional Chinese medicine modality.
It is increasingly popular in Western countries, including Denmark.
Pneumothorax is a known, albeit rare, serious complication of acupuncture.

Observation:

Two cases of acupuncture-induced pneumothorax occurred within a three-month period.
Both patients were admitted to the department for treatment.
This suggests a potential underreporting of this adverse event.

Findings:

Acupuncture, despite its perceived safety, carries a risk of serious complications.
Pneumothorax is the most common serious adverse event associated with acupuncture.
The incidence of pneumothorax following acupuncture may be higher than currently reported.

Implications:

Healthcare providers should be aware of the risk of pneumothorax from acupuncture.
Increased awareness may lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.
Further research is needed to accurately determine the incidence of acupuncture-related pneumothorax.