Laser acupuncture in treatment of childhood bronchial asthma

Elseify, Magda Y.; Mohammed, Nagwa; Alsharkawy, Asmaa; Elseoudy, Mai E

doi:10.1515/jcim-2012-0006

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“…These studies demonstrate the efficacy of laser in acute inflammatory pulmonary diseases [4, 5], chronic fibrotic pulmonary diseases [6, 7], and experimental asthma using ovalbumin [8–10]. Some studies have used LLLT in the clinical area and as a result have observed improvement in spirometric parameters, reduction of exhaled nitric oxide concentration, improved control of asthma exacerbation, and consequent reduction in drug use [11, 12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Pulmonary Inflammation in Asthma Induced by House Dust Mite (HDM): Dosimetry Study

Rigonato‐Oliveira

Brito

Vitoretti

et al. 2019

International Journal of Inflammation

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Asthma is characterized by chronic inflammation in the airways. Several models have been proposed for the discovery of new therapies. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is relatively new and effective, very low cost, with no side effects. However, there is still no consensus on the optimal dose to be used. In this sense, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the best dose in an experimental model of asthma induced by House Dust Mite (HDM). Balb/c mice received administration of 100 ug/animal HDM and LLLT applications (diode laser: 660 nm, 100 mW and four different energies 1J, 3J, 5J, and 7.5J) for 16 days. After 24 hours, we studied inflammatory, functional, and structural parameters. The results showed that LBI was able to modulate the pulmonary inflammation observed by reducing the number of cells in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid (BALF) as well as reducing the percentage of neutrophils, eosinophils and T lymphocytes. On the other hand, LLLT increased the level of IL-10 and reduced levels of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 in BALF. LLLT was able to reduce the production of mucus, peribronchial eosinophils, collagen deposition, bronchoconstriction index, and bronchial and muscular thickening in the airways. We concluded that the use of LLLT in the treatment of chronic inflammation of the airways attenuated the inflammatory process and functional and structural parameters. We emphasize, in general, that the 1J and 3J laser presented better results. Thus, photobiomodulation may be considered a promising tool for the treatment of chronic pulmonary allergic inflammation observed in asthma.

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confidence: 99%

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Pulmonary Inflammation in Asthma Induced by House Dust Mite (HDM): Dosimetry Study

Rigonato‐Oliveira

Brito

Vitoretti

et al. 2019

International Journal of Inflammation

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“…In this study, 50 asthmatic children randomly selected from a clinic were evaluated 1 month after receiving 10 laser acupuncture sessions. Statistically significant improvement (P < 0.001) was seen in nocturnal symptoms, exercise tolerance, FEV1, and FVC, as well as asthma control questionnaire, and the majority of the patients became well controlled on decreased inhaled steroids and short-acting b2-agonist [42]. A longer follow-up study would be of interest to determine the length of treatment needed to sustain these results.…”

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Complementary and alternative medicine in pulmonology

Mark

Chung

2015

Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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“…In Egypt, laser acupuncture was performed 3 sessions per week in 50 children followed for asthma and it was stated that an improvement in respiratory function tests were observed, beta-mimetic drugs were discontinued, and the dose of inhaled corticosteroids was reduced after the 1-month treatment period [50].…”

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Acupuncture in Pediatric Diseases

Taş¹,

Cabıoğlu²

2016

OALib

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Acupuncture, which is the most commonly used method among traditional and complementary medicine methods, has recently begun to be used also in pediatric cases. In the present review, acupuncture procedures performed by acupuncture needle in pediatric cases were evaluated. Studies have revealed that there are fields in which acupuncture is beneficial and not recommended for pediatric diseases. The use of acupuncture is recommended for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis, pain, nausea-vomiting and allergic diseases in children. Acupuncture and acupressure studies in neonates have also been initiated. Further studies are needed on the applicability of acupuncture in pediatric patients. How important is the benefit brought by acupuncture to children, it is also important who would perform acupuncture and which method would be used.

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Laser acupuncture in treatment of childhood bronchial asthma

Abstract: low-intensity laser acupuncture can be safe and effective treatment in asthmatic children.

Cited by 19 publications

References 13 publications

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Pulmonary Inflammation in Asthma Induced by House Dust Mite (HDM): Dosimetry Study

Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Pulmonary Inflammation in Asthma Induced by House Dust Mite (HDM): Dosimetry Study

Complementary and alternative medicine in pulmonology

Acupuncture in Pediatric Diseases

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