Parameter | Real acupuncture | Placebo acupuncture | p value |
---|---|---|---|
FEV1=forced expiratory volume in 1 second; MEF25=maximal expiratory flow at 25% remaining vital capacity; NS=not significant. | |||
Post acupuncture to 3 min post CACh | |||
ΔFEV1 (%) | –27.2 (18.2) | –23.8 (16.2) | NS |
ΔMEF25 (%) | –51.6 (20.8) | –44.4 (22.3) | NS |
Post acupuncture to15 min post CACh | |||
ΔFEV1 (%) | –14.9 (14.1) | –12.4 (10.2) | NS |
ΔMEF25 (%) | –29.7 (23.2) | –28.9 (21.3) | NS |