PMID: Thorax. 2013 Jan ;68(1):39-47. Epub 2012 Oct 16. PMID: 23076388 Abstract Title: Vitamin-D deficiency is associated with chronic bacterial colonisation and disease severity in bronchiectasis. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Vitamin-D deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory infections. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency and clinical importance of vitamin-D …
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Tobacco use increases susceptibility to bacterial infection
PMID: Tob Induc Dis. 2008 Dec 18 ;4:12. Epub 2008 Dec 18. PMID: 19094204 Abstract Title: Tobacco use increases susceptibility to bacterial infection. Abstract: Active smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of bacterial infection. Tobacco smoke exposure increases susceptibility to respiratory tract infections, including tuberculosis, pneumonia and Legionnaires disease; bacterial …
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Infants with total 25(OH)D <20 ng/mL had increased risk of intensive care and longer hospital stay.
PMID: J Pediatr. 2018 12 ;203:416-422.e1. Epub 2018 Sep 20. PMID: 30243543 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Status at the Time of Hospitalization for Bronchiolitis and Its Association with Disease Severity. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status at admission and disease severity among infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis and to determine …
Weekly low-dose vitamin A supplementation in a region of subclinical deficiency protected underweight children from acute lower respiratory infection.
PMID: Pediatrics. 1999 Jul ;104(1):e1. PMID: 10390287 Abstract Title: The beneficial effects of weekly low-dose vitamin A supplementation on acute lower respiratory infections and diarrhea in Ecuadorian children. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous studies of large-dose vitamin A supplementation on respiratory morbidity have produced conflicting results in a variety of populations. The influence of malnutrition has not …
Cupping therapy improves pulmonary function in asthmatic children, especially for those with mild cases.
PMID: J Tradit Chin Med. 2006 Mar ;26(1):7. PMID: 16705842 Abstract Title: Effects of cupping therapy on the pulmonary functions in asthmatic children. Abstract: [n/a] read more
This study found that cupping effectively improved fever in 96.12% of individuals with upper respiratory infection.
PMID: J Tradit Chin Med. 2002 Jun ;22(2):124-5. PMID: 12125487 Abstract Title: Cupping therapy for 103 cases of high fever due to infection of the upper respiratory tract. Abstract: [n/a] read more
This paper outlines the benefits of cupping therapy for various conditions.
PMID: J Tradit Complement Med. 2015 Jul ;5(3):127-34. Epub 2015 Feb 10. PMID: 26151023 Abstract Title: Cupping therapy: A prudent remedy for a plethora of medical ailments. Abstract: Since ancient times, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM; bǔ chōng yǔ tì dài yī xué) have played an important role in human health and welfare. Many therapeutic …
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This systematic review found that cupping is a promising treatment for pain control in low back pain.
PMID: Acupunct Med. 2013 Sep ;31(3):336-7. Epub 2013 Jul 25. PMID: 23886511 Abstract Title: Effectiveness of cupping therapy for low back pain: a systematic review. Abstract: [n/a] read more
Cupping has a promising role in helping manage dermatological conditions.
PMID: Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2018 Jun ;27(2):103-107. PMID: 29945267 Abstract Title: Cupping in dermatology: a critical review and update. Abstract: Cupping is an ancient procedure that has been practiced for thousands of years. It has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including dermatological ones. Cupping has been described in the …
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This study utilized cupping, blood-letting puncture, and Chinese-drug face mask to achieve a 75% cure rate in acne patients.
PMID: J Tradit Chin Med. 2005 Dec ;25(4):270-2. PMID: 16447668 Abstract Title: Thirty-two cases of acne treated with blood-letting puncture, cupping and Chinese-drug facemask. Abstract: To observe the therapeutic effect on acne treated with blood-letting puncture, cupping and Chinese-drug facemask. Thirty-two patients with acne were treated with above-mentioned therapeutic method. Cure, improvement and ineffectiveness were …
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