Acupuncture for Breathlessness in Advanced Diseases: A  Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Nonpharmacological approaches are effective strategies for difficult to palliate breathlessness. Although acupuncture is effective for dyspnea in early-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), little is known about its effects in patients with advanced (non)malignant diseases.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - September 17, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Philipp von Trott, Shiao Li Oei, Christina Ramsenthaler Tags: Review Article Source Type: research