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Abstract

MILOJEVIC and KURUC, Institut za plucne bolesti, Sremska Kamenica, Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad, drmilojevic@yahoo.com, have investigated low power laser biostimulation in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

Background

Since the invention of low power lasers, irradiation of acupuncture points has become possible as a pain-free and aseptic alternative to needle acupuncture.

Methodology

This prospective study included 50 patients with bronchial asthma. They were treated with laser stimulation of acupuncture points for ten days, alongside with conservative treatment of their condition. Changes of functional respiratory parameters were recorded during the treatment period., and results were compared with those in a control group consisting of 50 patients who received the same conventional treatment but no laser stimulation.

Results

Patients in the treatment group experienced significant improvement in lung function within 30 minutes after laser treatment (p < 0.0005). Improvements increased further on day 3 and day 10 of the treatment as compared to the control group. The improvement in lung function was significantly higher in younger patients, in patients with a shorter history of disease, and in women. Asthma patients who were treated every three months for a year were found to have a lower frequency and intensity of asthma attacks.

Conclusion

Low power laser stimulation produces significant improvement of lung function in asthma patients. The effects are achieved very quickly and last for a long time.

References

Milojevic M, Kuruc V. Low power laser biostimulation in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Medicinski pregled 56 (9-10): 413-418, Sep 2003.