The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one global disease. Lung function gradually declines. Medication does not fully reverse the airflow limitation. Qigong’s role in COPD rehabilitation has been assessed. We aimed to assess the effects of Qigong practised by COPD patie...

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Main Authors: Hongxuan Tong, Yihua Liu, Yutian Zhu, Boli Zhang, Jingqing Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2639-9