Meta-Analysis of Pharmacopuncture for Respiratory Diseases
Journal · Journal of Pharmacopuncture (2025)
Original authors · Woo BH, Kim SR, Patel A, et al.
DOI · 10.3831/KPI.2025.28.1.023
Summary
Eight RCTs (total 620 patients) evaluating pharmacopuncture for respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD, chronic cough) were meta-analyzed. The pharmacopuncture group showed significant improvements in symptom scores and pulmonary function.
Key figures
Included studies
8 studies
Total participants
620 patients
Pulmonary function improvement
p<0.05
Conclusion
Pharmacopuncture is an effective adjunctive intervention for respiratory disease management.
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