Reflexology for Lungs, Pneumonia, Bronchitis 6 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 next >

Subject:

	Lungs, Bronchitis

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		The People's Hospital of Xianning District

Citation:

	Gui, S., Chen, S., Xiong, C., and Gu, X., "Observation on 31 Cases with Chronic Bronchitis Prevented by Reflexology." 1998 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 13-14.

Synopsis:

62 patients with chronic bronchitis were divided into two groups. The first group, consisting of 32 patients, were given 30-40 minute treatments of foot reflexology daily for 10 days continuing with self care; and the control group of 32 patients, were given 10 minutes of ultra short-wave therapy every day for 10 days and then once a week for 19 weeks. They were also asked to stop smoking and to exercise.

Conclusion:

	After 10 sessions, and 2-3 years follow-up, it was found that foot reflexology was more effective in prevention of chronic bronchitis.

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