Treatment of bronchial asthma with Near IR in attack-free period at children

Ailioaie, C.; Ailioaie, Laura
AA(Univ. of Medicine and Pharmacy)
Proc. SPIE Vol. 4166, p. 303-308, Laser Florence '99: A Window on the Laser Medicine World, Leonardo Longo; Alfons G. Hofstetter; Mihail L. Pascu; Wilhelm R. Waidelich; Eds. (SPIE Homepage)
06/2000 

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Abstract

Bronchial asthma is a common disease in both the pediatric and adult populations, characterized by wide variations over short periods of time in resistance to airflow in intrapulmonary airways. A primary goal in the use of Near IR therapy was the safe, effective and rapid palliation of symptoms owing to tracheal or bronchial obstruction. We have investigated the effects of Near IR comparatively with other modality trials in children's asthma. In the study were included 98 patients aged 10-18 years diagnosed with moderate or severe asthma, in attack- free period. The patients were divided into 3 groups. Group 1 received only Near IR therapy using extra meridian acupuncture points and scanning technique. Group 2 was treated only with inhaled Serevent 2 X 25 micrometers , two times daily, 3 months. Group 3 was tread with Theophylline retard in dosage of 15-mg/kg/12 h, 3 months. At the end of treatment we remarked a noticeable improvement of the clinical, functional and immunological characteristics at 83 percent of patients in group 1, comparatively with only 70 percent (group 2) and 53 percent (group 3). The Near IR had a very good action on bronchial patency , displayed an immunocorrecting action and is recommended in attack-free periods at children.