Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
Original authors · Kim YK, Oh SE, Yamamoto T, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2024-04489
Summary
Twelve RCTs (total 980 patients) evaluating combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment for chronic bronchitis were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment group showed significant improvements in cough scores, sputum volume, and FEV1.
Key figures
Included studies
12 studies
Total participants
980 patients
Effect size
SMD -0.76
Conclusion
Combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment is superior to drug monotherapy in alleviating chronic bronchitis symptoms.
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