The Effect of Kechuanting Acupoint Application on Symptom Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Cough

Abstract

Objective: To observe the effect of Kechuanting acupoint application on symptom control and quality of life in patients with chronic cough caused by different etiologies. Methods: Between June and August 2023, 85 patients with chronic cough were enrolled, including 27 cases of cough due to chronic bronchitis, 30 cases of upper airway cough syndrome, and 28 cases of post-infectious chronic cough. All patients were treated with Kechuanting acupoint application. VAS scores, cough symptom scores, simple cough scores, and quality of life scores were assessed before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, VAS scores, cough symptom scores, and simple cough scores were significantly lower than before treatment in all three groups (P < 0.01), while Leicester Cough Questionnaire scores were significantly higher than before treatment (P < 0.01). However, there were no significant differences in VAS scores, cough symptom scores, simple cough scores, or Leicester Cough Questionnaire scores among the three groups either before or after treatment (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Kechuanting acupoint application is effective in controlling chronic cough caused by different reasons and can improve patients’ quality of life.