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Acupuncture in a Rat Model of Asthma

Acupuncture in a Rat Model of Asthma

Published on: August 25, 2020

Acupuncture for asthma: Protocol for a systematic review.

Meng Li¹, Xing Zhang, Haipeng Bao

¹Department of Oncology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences School of Graduates, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

|June 29, 2017

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This systematic review evaluates acupuncture as a treatment for asthma, assessing its impact on lung function and symptom control. Findings will offer evidence on acupuncture

Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting adults and children.
Current pharmacological treatments like inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and β2-agonists have potential side effects.
Acupuncture is a traditional therapy explored for various conditions, including asthma management.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture as an intervention for asthma.
To synthesize current evidence regarding acupuncture's effects on asthma control and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search of multiple electronic databases (Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL, SinoMed, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang) up to January 1, 2017.
Independent study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment by two reviewers.

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Meta-analysis using RevMan V.5.3.5, synthesizing continuous and dichotomous outcomes via fixed- or random-effects models based on heterogeneity.

Main Results:

The study will synthesize evidence on acupuncture's effects on lung function, asthma control levels, medication use, quality of life, exacerbations, and symptoms.
A comprehensive overview of adverse events associated with acupuncture for asthma will be provided.

Conclusions:

This review will provide updated evidence to inform clinical decisions regarding the use of acupuncture for asthma.
The findings aim to clarify whether acupuncture is an effective intervention for managing asthma, particularly in children.