Influence of Pediatric Massage Combined with Moxibustion on Clinical Efficacy and Immune Function inRecurrent Respiratory Infection Induced by Spleen-Lung Qi Deficiency

Abstract

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of massage combined with moxibustion in treating recurrent respiratory infection induced by spleen-lung qi deficiency, and its effect on immune function. Methods A total of 60 patients with recurrent respiratory infection induced by pediatric lung qi deficiency who were treated in our hospital from May 2017 to Jul. 2018 were selected and divided into observation group and control group. The observation group was treated with massage combined with moxibustion, and control group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine. The total effective rate, TCM syndrome score and immunoglobulin level of the two groups were compared. Results The total effective rate in observation group was significantly higher than that in control group. After treatment, the TCM syndrome score in  the observation group was significantly lower than before treatment except emaciation. The TCM syndromes scores in the control group were significantly lower than before treatment except emaciation and tiredness and weakness in speech. The TCM syndromes scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group. After treatment, levels of IgA and IgM in the observation group were significantly higher than  before treatment, levels of IgA and IgG in the control group were significantly higher than before treatment, and levels of IgA and IgG in observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group. Conclusion Massage combined with moxibustion has a good effect on RRTI induced by spleen-lung qi deficiency, which can effectively alleviate their clinical symptoms, and enhance their immune function.