Effect of Thermal Stimulation of a Selected Acupuncture Point danzong on Pulmonary Function in Patient with Bronchial Asthma: A Case Report.

Bronchial asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory condition associated with wheezing, tightness of the chest, breathlessness, and cough, leading to a reduction in quality of life. Conceptional vessel 17 (danzong) is the influential acupuncture point for the respiratory system, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine in combination with moxibustion (thermal stimulation) to manage respiratory problems. A 39-year-old male with bronchial asthma underwent the thermal stimulation of CV 17 acupuncture point 20 minutes daily for a period of 14 days. His pulmonary function was assessed at baseline and after 14 days using a spirometer. Pulmonary function test results showed significant improvement in FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF 25-75%, and PEFR. Further studies are indicated to establish the efficacy of dangzong with thermal stimulation for bronchial asthma.