[Therapeutic effect of Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion on asthma of lung deficiency type].

OBJECTIVE: To observe effects of zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion on asthma of lung deficiency type. METHODS: Seventy-two asthma of lung deficiency type were randomly divided into Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion group and an acupuncture-moxibustion control group. They were treated by moxibustion 1-2 times each day, for 21 days. The therapeutic effects, serum immunoglobulin (Ig) and complement-3 (C3) contents, pulmonary function, and symptoms and signs were investigated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the two groups in the total therapeutic effect, but the clinical control rate in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group. The Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion could obviously improve cough, dyspnea, and respiratory function, increase levels of IgG and C3, and decrease level of IgE. CONCLUSION: Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion has a better therapeutic effect on asthma of lung deficiency type, with safety.