Auricular Acupressure as an Adjuvant Treatment for Wheezing in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This protocol investigated the effectiveness of auricular pressure beam therapy and wheezing symptoms in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This technique is cost-effective and straightforward to operate. Moreover, it boasts a high-safety profile significantly reducing the likelihood of infection.

This protocol presents a novel adjuvant therapy for patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which has been successfully implemented at our hospital. To begin, gather cotton balls saturated with 75%ethanol and sterile forceps. Then, sieve spherical Vaccaria segetalis seeds to obtain seeds two millimeters in diameter.

Next, cut the hypoallergenic ultra-thin paper tape to a width of five centimeters. Prepare a white auricular acupressure patch template measuring five centimeters by 8.5 centimeters. Then, wash hands with disinfectant.

Subsequently, wipe the fingers with cotton balls soaked in 75%ethanol. Position the seeds of Vaccaria segetalis on the auricular acupressure patch template and secure them with medical tape. Now, instruct the patient to be seated.

Fix the patient's auricle while keeping the patient seated. Use one hand to immobilize the patient's head and disinfect the skin with 75%ethanol-soaked cotton balls for one-time use. Find the positions for the lung, spleen, kidney, Shen Men, and Ping Chuan acupoints.

Then, remove the prepared auricular acupressure patch and adhere it to the designated ear point. Place the thumb and index finger on both sides of the ear auricle, and exert pressure on the medical seed patch. Instruct the patient to press the auricular pressure points three times daily at 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.