耳穴贴压治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的临床研究

Clinical study on ear point tapping and pressing therapy for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

目的 :探讨耳穴贴压疗法对阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停综合征 (OSAS)的临床作用及机理。方法 :30例阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停患者 ,耳穴贴压治疗前及治疗后 10天进行夜间 7小时多导睡眠图监测。结果 :OSAS病人耳穴贴压治疗后比治疗前临床症状明显改善 ,PSG各项指标明显改善。结论 :耳穴贴压疗法治疗OSAS取得良好疗效 ,是一种方便、经济、无副作用的治疗OSAS的有效方法。

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of ear point tapping and pressing therapy on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and its mechanisms. Methods 30 cases of OSAS were monitored with a polysomnography (PSG) during 7-hour night sleep before and after receiving a 10 day ear point tapping and pressing therapy. Results After treatment, the clinical symptoms and various indexes of PSG were improved significantly. Conclusion Ear point tapping and pressing therapy is an effective method for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.