Klin Med (Mosk). 2001 ; 79(3): 38-40.

[Acupuncture correction of autonomic nervous system disorders in patients with bronchial asthma]

Rakhov DA, Rebrov AP.

Acupuncture was added to medicines in the treatment of 192 patients suffering from bronchial asthma with autonomic dysfunction. The effect was assessed by changes in rhythmogram, external respiration function, psychological status. It was found that corporal acupuncture not only improves bronchial permeability but also reduces psychovegetative disorders. The effect of acupuncture was not related to that of placebo.