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This research examined the potential role of acupuncture-related therapy in treating chronic cough, focusing on its efficacy and safety.
Acupuncture-related therapy (when paired with conventional care) may improve cough severity, quality of life, and overall treatment effectiveness in chronic cough patients, with no increased risk of adverse events.
This research examined the potential role of acupuncture-related therapy in treating chronic cough, focusing on its efficacy and safety.
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, a comprehensive search across 11 databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of acupuncture-based therapies at acupuncture points—such as acupuncture, acupoint herbal patching, and moxibustion—in persistent cough. Studies were included without restrictions based on the cause of the cough or the patient age. Meta-analyses were carried out when 2 or more studies stated similar outcome measures. The certainty of the evidence was assessed via the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology.
When used alongside conventional therapy, acupuncture-related interventions prominently improved chronic cough severity, quality of life, and total effective rate, with no significant difference in adverse events. Compared to conventional therapy alone, acupuncture showed superior efficacy for cough severity and total effective rate. Evidence certainty was moderate due to potential bias. BL13, GV14, CV17, and EX-B1 were the most commonly employed acupuncture points.
Acupuncture-based therapy appears to be a promising and safe option for easing chronic cough of diverse etiologies, offering notable improvements in cough severity and related outcomes.
Integrative Medicine Research
Acupuncture-related therapy for chronic cough: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Boram Lee et al.
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