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¹Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.

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Acupoint application effectively treats pediatric asthma, improving cure rates and lung function. This traditional Chinese medicine approach significantly alleviates wheezing symptoms in children.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Pulmonology
Integrative Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Background:

Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children.
Conventional treatments may have limitations or side effects.
Exploring complementary therapies like acupoint application is crucial for pediatric asthma management.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and meta-analyze the efficacy of acupoint application for treating asthma in children.
To evaluate the impact of acupoint application on key clinical outcomes and pulmonary function.

Main Methods:

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Searched major Chinese and English databases up to October 2021.
Analyzed data using Stata 15 and RevMan 5.4, focusing on cure rate, symptom resolution, pulmonary function (FEV1), and interleukins.

Main Results:

Included 24 studies with 2716 children.
Acupoint application (TCM group) demonstrated superior cure rates compared to the control group [RR = 1.26].
Significant improvements observed in pulmonary function (FEV1) [SMD = 0.81] and reduced wheezing resolution time [WMD = -1.40].

Conclusions:

Acupoint application is an effective treatment for pediatric asthma in China.
This therapy shows particular benefit in alleviating wheezing and enhancing quality of life.
Supports the integration of acupoint application into comprehensive asthma care for children.