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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
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2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTS ON RESPIRATORY PARAMETERS IN ALS PATIENTS
Author
Dr Vipul Indora
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ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Acupuncture, Respiratory symptoms, K-ALSFRS-R scores, neuromuscular atrophy
Abstract
In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), respiratory dysfunction is a leading cause of mortality. Acupuncture has been observed to alter respiratory physiology parameters. In this study, 18 ALS patients underwent five days of acupuncture treatment. Capnography and oximetry were monitored before and during treatment. Patients with higher K-ALSFRS-R scores exhibited greater changes in pulse rate; specifically, EtCO2 and respiratory rate decreased, while SpO2 increased. Post-acupuncture stimulation, statistically significant differences were observed in SpO2 and pulse rate, although not in EtCO2 and respiratory rate. Acupuncture may be particularly effective in early-stage ALS, with a greater impact on inspiration than expiration. Further research investigating acupuncture in ALS patients is warranted
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