Effects of comprehensive therapy of traditional Chinese medicine on pneumonia caused by influenza

摘要

Highlights Comprehensive therapy consisting of acupuncture, sliding cup and Chinese herb has beneficial effect on pneumonia complicated by influenza. Editor’s Summary Acupuncture and sliding cup, as the methods of non-drug therapy, is possible to be introduced as part of comprehensive treatment modality for the management of respiratory diseases. Objective To investigate the effects of comprehensive therapy of traditional Chinese medicine consisting of acupuncture, sliding cup and Chinese herb on a patient with pneumonia caused by influenza. Method Needling the points of Zhaohai (KI 6), Lieque (LU 7), Chize (LU 5), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Yinxi (HT 6), Fuliu (KI 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Yuji (LU10), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengmen (BL 12), Dazhui (GV 14), Shenzhu (GV 12), Feishu (BL 13), Jueyinshu (BL 14) and Geshu (BL 17). After acupuncture, slide cupping was applied along the bladder meridian of foot-Taiyang on the back. The administration of Chinese herb of Xiaochaihu Soup combined Guizhi plus Houpuxingren Soup was also applied. Result After the treatment, dyspnea relieved obviously and the symptoms of severe pain throughout the body, aversion to cold and high fever were eliminated. Conclusion Comprehensive therapy consisting of acupuncture, sliding cup and Chinese herb has beneficial effects on pneumonia complicated by influenza.