2010•Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese MedicineRequires access
Effects of acupoint application on life quality of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
QI Chang-ju
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Abstract
Objective To observe the influence of Baijiezi Powder at acupoints on life quality of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods 200 patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group,and four cases in the control group dropped out.Nintg-six patients in the control group were treated with conventional western medicine,besides the conventional western medicine,100 patients in the treatment group were given Baijiezi Powder at acupoints in three dog days of summer.After the treatment,there was a 3-year questionnaire survey of life quality to each patient.Results The total score of life quality scale in 2008 in the treatment group were lower than that in 2006(P0.05),also lower than that in 2008 in the control group(P0.05).Conclusion Baijiezi Powder of acupoint application may effectively improve the life quality of COPD patients.