Improvement in Long-COVID Symptoms Using Acupuncture: A Case Study.
Med Acupunct
; 34(3): 172-176, 2022 Jun 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1915504
ABSTRACT
Background:
The long-COVID syndrome (LCS), defined by residual symptoms from acute COVID-19 for <60 days, affects about one-third of all COVID survivors and is an emerging public health challenge. Empirical data about the range of symptoms or the utility of acupuncture alone for the LCS are very limited. Case This observational case study of a 46-year-old male with LCS was conducted to preliminarily define the range of symptoms, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic structure, and evaluate the potential utility of prescribed acupuncture for LCS.Results:
The primary TCM diagnostic patterns from this patient's LCS presentation included Lung Qi and Yin Deficiency, Qi and Blood Stagnation, and Spleen Qi Deficiency with dampness. Acupuncture for this patient was associated with reduced symptoms and signs of LCS.Conclusion:
A preliminary TCM diagnostic structure for LCS was defined. Acupuncture appears to have been helpful for a patient with LCS. Further research is needed to demonstrate the efficacy of acupuncture and/or other TCM modalities for LCS.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Case report
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
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Traditional medicine
Language:
English
Journal:
Med Acupunct
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Acu.2021.0088
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