Acupuncture Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials

摘要

Context . Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and is projected to be the third leading cause of death by 2030. Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese therapy, has been used for More than 2000 years to treat respiratory conditions and May treat COPD effectively. In previous literature reviews, researchers have noted significant heterogeneity among the included studies, and none of the reviewers found convincing evidence to recommend routine use of acupuncture therapies for COPD.