scholarly journals Low power laser therapy in treatment of bronchial asthma

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 413-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Momir Milojevic ◽  
Vesna Kuruc
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Laser Stimulation ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Stimulation Of

Introduction Modern concept of acupuncture is based on the fact there are designated locations on the surface of human body, which are related to integrative systems of an organism by means of sensory nerves, correlating and synchronizing organ functioning, depending on external and internal conditions, by means of nervous and neurohumoral regulation of metabolic and regenerative processes, including also mobilization of immunological, protective and antistress reactions. Apart from standard needle acupuncture, other methods of stimulating acupuncture points are also applied. Due to invention of low power lasers, irradiation laser acupuncture has been introduced into routine medical practice, characterized by painless and aseptic technique and outstanding clinical results. Material and methods The investigation was aimed at defining therapeutic effects of low power laser irradiation by stimulating acupuncture points or local treatment of asthma. A prospective analysis included 50 patients treated at the Institute of Pulmonary Diseases in Sremska Kamenica during 2000, 2001 and 2002. Together with conservative treatment of present disease, these patients were treated with laser stimulation of acupuncture points in duration of ten days. During treatment changes of functional respiratory parameters were recorded. Results were compared with those in the control group. The control group consisted of the same number of patients and differed from the examination group only by not using laser stimulation. Results Patients with bronchial asthma presented with significant improvement (p<0,0005) of all estimated lung function parameters just 30 minutes after laser stimulation. Improvements achieved on the third and the tenth day of treatment were significantly higher (p<0,001 to p<0,00005) in the examination group in comparison with the control group. Further investigation confirmed that improvement of measured lung function parameters was significantly higher in younger patients, in patients whose disease lasted shorter, as well as in women. Patients with asthma, who were treated every three months for a one year period, presented with significantly lower frequency and intensity of attacks. Discussion The mechanism of laser stimulation activity in treatment of bronchial asthma is explained in detail, correlating our results to those obtained by other authors. Conclusions A ten-day course of low-power laser stimulation of acupuncture points in patients with bronchial asthma improves both the lung function and gas exchange parameters. Positive effects of laser treatment in patients with bronchial asthma are achieved in a short time and they last long, for several weeks, even months. Successive laser stimulation in asthmatics prolongs periods of remission and decreases the severity of asthmatic attacks. Better positive effects of laser stimulation are achieved in younger asthmatics, in those with shorter disease history and in female patients. There is a negative correlation between effects of laser stimulation and patients' age and disease history. However, these characteristics do not affect response rate and speed but positive laser stimulation effects are achieved in a shorter period in female asthmatics.

Low Power Laser Stimulation Of Biochemical Processes

1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Labbe ◽  
Rebecca L. Rettmer ◽  
Holly Davis
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Laser Stimulation ◽  
Biochemical Processes ◽  
Stimulation Of

Low power laser stimulation of the bone consolidation in tibial fractures of rats: a radiologic and histopathological analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 333-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Briteño-Vázquez ◽  
G. Santillán-Díaz ◽  
M. González-Pérez ◽  
T. Gallego-Izquierdo ◽  
D. Pecos-Martín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Tibial Fractures ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Laser Stimulation ◽  
Bone Consolidation ◽  
Stimulation Of

scholarly journals Effects of low power LASER stimulation on delayed wound healing in rats

1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 301-304
Author(s):  
Hiromi Kotani ◽  
Shinichi Kasai ◽  
Masayuki Sawa ◽  
Michio Mito
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Delayed Wound Healing ◽  
Laser Stimulation

scholarly journals Study of low power Laser effect on the healing of tibial fracture treated by intramedullary pin in rabbits

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-108
Author(s):  
Raffal A. Omar ◽  
S. I. Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Tibial Fracture ◽  
Complete Healing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lateral Side ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Local Breed ◽  
Medial Side ◽  
Laser Effect ◽  
Better Than

The effect of low power laser (LPL) on the healing of distal third of tibial fractures has been studied radiologically.  Fractures induced in twenty-five local breed rabbits, immobilization achieved by using Steinman intramedullary pins, which was not removed during the period of study for 7 weeks.  Irradiation with LPL was made by direct contact between the source and the site of fracture directly after the operation and then daily for fifteen days.  Each fracture was studied radiologically after the first day from the operation until complete healing occurs.  This study confirm that the healing of distal third of tibial fracture was very slow in control group and LPL accelerate the process of fracture healing in treated groups.  With notice that the surface of fractured bone exposed to the source of laser therapy (medial side) was healed better than the non - exposed surface (lateral side).  Finally there was no clear difference between treated groups.

Evaluation of Immunomodulatory activity of Diosgenin in rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Vikram V Nimbalkar ◽  
Urmila E Kadu ◽  
Ravina P Shelke ◽  
Suvarna A Shendge ◽  
Pratiksha N Tupe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Dosage Level ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Delayed Type Hypersensitivity ◽  
Phagocytic Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Nonspecific Immunity ◽  
Stimulation Of

Background: The immune system is intrinsic to health. Modulation of the immune responses to alleviate the diseases by using herbal plants has been of interest for many years. Diosgenin, a naturally occurring steroid saponin mainly present in the seeds of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) and in the root tubers of wild yams (Dioscorea villosa). Activation of specific and nonspecific immunity results in stimulation of immune response. Diosgenin has the positive effects on both specific and nonspecific immunity. Aim: To study the immunomodulatory activity of Diosgenin in albino wistar rats. Method: The suspension of Diosgenin was given orally at the dosage level of 50, 100 and 150 mg/kg for 21 days in a rat. The immunomodulatory activity on specific and non-specific immunity was studied by heamagglutination antibody (HA) titer, delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response and carbon clearance test.  Immunosuppression in a rat was induced by using Cyclophosphamide (100 mg/kg, p.o.). Sheep red blood cells (SRBCs) were used as antigen (0.1ml 20% SRBCs). Result: Diosgenin exhibited significant increase in the production of antibody titer in response to SRBC antigen. A significant increase in both primary and secondary HA titer was observed in immunosuppressed group treated with Diosgenin when compared with negative control.  A significant increase in the DTH response was observed in immunosuppressed animals treated with Diosgenin, pre-sensitized with SRBCs antigen. Diosgenin exhibited significant increase in phagocytic index against control group, indicating the stimulation of the reticuloendothelial system. Conclusion: The study indicates that Diosgenin triggers stimulatory effect on specific and nonspecific immune response. The immunostimulant effect of Diosgenin could be attributed due to its saponin glycoside.

The effectiveness of transmeatal low-power laser stimulation in treating tinnitus

2013 ◽  
Vol 271 (5) ◽  
pp. 975-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F. Ngao ◽  
Teck Soon Tan ◽  
Prepageran Narayanan ◽  
R. Raman
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Laser Stimulation

scholarly journals Sino-European Transcontinental Basic and Clinical High-Tech Acupuncture Studies—Part 3: Violet Laser Stimulation in Anesthetized Rats

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin-Yan Gao ◽  
Gerhard Litscher ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Bing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Laser Acupuncture ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Acute Effects ◽  
Laser Stimulation ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Anesthetized Rats ◽  
Stimulation Of

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of violet laser stimulation on three acupuncture points in anesthetized rats and to test the hypothesis that violet laser light can modulate neurovegetative parameters like heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP). Recordings were performed in 10 male anesthetized rats under three conditions in Beijing, and monitored with equipment from Graz, where also data analysis was performed. For stimulation a violet laser (emitted wavelength 405 nm, laser output 1 mW, continuous mode) was used. The electrocardiograms were recorded by an HRV Medilog AR12 system during laser acupuncture stimulation of the head, ear, and body (Baihui, “heart” ear acupoint, Zusanli). HR changed significantly only during (P=0.013) and after (P=0.038) stimulation at Baihui. Total HRV and the low frequency/high frequency ratio showed insignificant changes. There was an insignificant decrease in MAP after stimulation of Baihui acupoint. Violet laser stimulation offers a method to induce acute effects in HR and HRV in rats. Although the precise mechanism of this effect remains to be determined, alterations are significant. Violet laser stimulation on the Baihui acupoint could readily be translated to clinical studies.

Hyperresponsiveness of Cough Receptors in Patients with Bronchial Asthma

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 855-858
Author(s):  
Masato Mitsuhashi ◽  
Hiroyuki Mochizuki ◽  
Kenichi Tokuyama ◽  
Akihiro Morikawa ◽  
Takayoshi Kuroume
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Irritant Receptors ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Group 1

The hyperresponsiveness of cough receptors was evaluated using the acetic acid inhalation test in healthy adults, patients with bronchial asthma, and children with or without cough. The concentration of acetic acid inducing cough was more than 20% in all 16 healthy adults and 18 children in the control group. There were two groups of asthmatic patients: Those in group 1 showed normal response to more than 20% acetic acid (n = 46), and those in group 2 showed a sensitive reaction to less than 10% (n = 11). Mean age was 9.0 ± 4.2 years in group 1 and 15.1 ± 7.6 years in group 2 (statistical significance, P &lt; .001). Six of 11 asthmatic patients in group 2 were classified as nonallergic asthmatics, whereas only five of 46 patients in group 1 were nonallergic (P &lt; .01). Bronchoconstriction was not induced in any case, in spite of the production of cough. It is suggested that the hyperresponsiveness of individual cough receptors without the stimulation of irritant receptors be evaluated.

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