Prax Klin Pneumol. 1979 Apr; 33 Suppl 1(): 689-94.

[Bronchial asthma and auriculo-acupuncture (author's transl)]

Bahr F.

The mode of action of acupuncture is briefly reviewed. The effect of auriculo-acupuncture is ascribed to a direct reflex action via the brain. Attempts are being made to employ auriculo-acupuncture in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchial asthma. The preliminary results are encouraging.