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"[Prevalensi asma di Indonesia cukup tinggi (4,5%) dan beban yang diakibatkannya menyebabkan konsekuensi sosial ekonomi. Peningkatan risiko terjadinya efek samping yang mengiringi pengobatan jangka lama pada asma mendorong pengembangan modalitas terapi lain salah satunya adalah akupunktur tetapi belum ada penelitian akupunktur pada asma yang menilai efeknya pada derajat keterkontrolan asma menggunakan alat ukur yang valid. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektivitas terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa terhadap derajat keterkontrolan asma menggunakan skor ACT, pengaruhnya terhadap perubahan faal paru dan efek samping yang dapat timbul pada tindakan akupunktur tanam benang pada pasien asma bronkial derajat persisten sedang yang terkontrol sebagian dan tidak terkontrol. Uji klinis acak dan tersamar ganda dengan pembanding dilakukan pada 52 penderita asma bronkial derajat persisten sedang yang terkontrol sebagian dan tidak terkontrol yang dialokasikan secara acak menjadi kelompok terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa (kelompok kasus) atau kelompok terapi medikamentosa (kelompok kontrol). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan bermakna perubahan skor ACT dan persentasi perubahan nilai APE sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan lebih tinggi pada kelompok kasus dibanding kelompok kontrol (p < 0,05). Persentasi perubahan nilai VEP1, KVP dan VEP1/KVP sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan lebih tinggi pada kelompok kasus dibanding kelompok kontrol namun perbedaan tersebut tidak bermakna secara statistik (p > 0,05). Kesimpulan penelitian adalah terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa lebih efektif dibanding terapi medikamentosa saja dalam meningkatkan derajat keterkontrolan asma pada pasien asma bronkial derajat persisten sedang yang terkontrol sebagian dan tidak terkontrol.;Asthma prevalence in Indonesia is quite high (4,5%) and the resulting burden caused socio-economic consequences. An increased risk of side effects that accompany long term treatment of asthma encourage the development of other therapeutic modalities one of which is acupoint catgut embedment but there is no studies of acupuncture in asthma that assess its effect on the degree of asthma control using a valid measurement tools. The aim of this study was to establish the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedment combined with medical treatment on asthma control using Asthma Control Test (ACT), to establish its effect on measurement result of lung function and to monitor the side effects that may occur. This study is a randomized, double-blind and controlled clinical trial involving 52 patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled moderate persistent bronchial asthma that are allocated into groups of catgut embedding method combined with medication (case group) and group of medication (control group). The results showed a statistically significant difference in the change of ACT scores and PEF before and after treatment higher in case group compared to control group (p < 0,05). The change of FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC before and after treatment were higher in case group compared to control group but the differences were not statistically significant (p > 0,05). The conclucion of this study is acupoint catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medication treatment alone in improving asthma control in patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled moderate persistent bronchial asthma., Asthma prevalence in Indonesia is quite high (4,5%) and the resulting burden caused socio-economic consequences. An increased risk of side effects that accompany long term treatment of asthma encourage the development of other therapeutic modalities one of which is acupoint catgut embedment but there is no studies of acupuncture in asthma that assess its effect on the degree of asthma control using a valid measurement tools. The aim of this study was to establish the effectiveness of acupoint catgut embedment combined with medical treatment on asthma control using Asthma Control Test (ACT), to establish its effect on measurement result of lung function and to monitor the side effects that may occur. This study is a randomized, double-blind and controlled clinical trial involving 52 patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled moderate persistent bronchial asthma that are allocated into groups of catgut embedding method combined with medication (case group) and group of medication (control group). The results showed a statistically significant difference in the change of ACT scores and PEF before and after treatment higher in case group compared to control group (p < 0,05). The change of FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC before and after treatment were higher in case group compared to control group but the differences were not statistically significant (p > 0,05). The conclucion of this study is acupoint catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medication treatment alone in improving asthma control in patients with partially controlled and uncontrolled moderate persistent bronchial asthma.]"

"Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (PPOK) kini telah menjadi penyebab kematian terbanyak keempat di dunia. Masih tingginya angka mortalitas pada tatalaksana PPOK mengharuskan pengembangan modalitas terapi yang terus-menerus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa terhadap indeks BODE pasien PPOK. Uji klinis acak tersamar ganda dengan pembanding dilakukan terhadap 48 pasien yang dialokasikan ke dalam kelompok kasus (kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa) atau kelompok kontrol (kelompok akupunktur sham dan medikamentosa). Akupunktur tanam benang dilakukan pada titik BL13 Feishu, BL43 Gaohuangshu, BL20 Pishu, BL23 Shenshu dan ST40 Fenglong sebanyak 2 kali dengan interval 15 hari. Indeks BODE sebagai keluaran primer dinilai pada hari ke-1 dan hari ke-30. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan yang bermakna secara statistik maupun klinis antar kedua kelompok. Rerata penurunan indeks BODE 1,83 lebih rendah pada kelompok kasus dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol (p =0,000). Disimpulkan bahwa terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa lebih efektif menurunkan Indeks BODE dibandingkan dengan medikamentosa saja.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is now becoming the fourth leading cause of death in the world. Since high level of mortality following COPD medication, continous research to improve treatment modalities keeps on progressing. This study aimed to establish the effect of acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment on BODE index of COPD patient. A double blind randomized controlled trial has been conducted on 48 patient allocated into acupoint-catgut embedment with medication group (case group) or sham acupuncture with medication group (control group). Acupoint-catgut embedment was done on BL13 Feishu, BL43 Gaohuangshu, BL20 Pishu, BL23 Shenshu and ST40 Fenglong, 2 times with interval 15 days. BODE index as primary outcome was assessed on day-1 and day-30. The result shown statistically and clinically important difference between groups. BODE index was reduced 1,83 point lower in case group (p = 0,000). By that result, acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is concluded more effective than medical treatment solely in reducing BODE index."

"ABSTRAK Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) merupakan suatu kondisi patologis yang disebabkan oleh refluks kandungan lambung ke dalam esofagus. GERD memiliki dampak yang besar terhadap penderitanya baik secara fisik, psikologik, sosial maupun ekonomi. Penurunan kualitas hidup dan produktifitas kerja sering ditemukan pada penderita GERD. Berbagai terapi farmakologis telah dikembangkan, namun belum memberikan hasil yang optimal. Hal tersebut mendorong pengembangan modalitas terapi lain, salah satunya akupunktur tanam benang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa terhadap gejala dan kualitas hidup penderita GERD. Uji klinis acak tersamar ganda dengan pembanding dilakukan terhadap 52 penderita GERD yang dialokasikan secara acak ke dalam kelompok kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa (kelompok perlakuan) atau kelompok akupunktur sham dan medikamentosa (kelompok kontrol). Akupunktur tanam benang dilakukan pada titik CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli dan BL21 Weishu sebanyak 2 kali dengan interval 15 hari. Skor GERDQ, RQS dan SF-36 digunakan untuk mengukur keluaran terapi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penurunan skor GERDQ pada kelompok perlakan lebih besar dari kelompok kontrol (p<0,001) dan peningkatan skor RQS serta peningkatan skor seluruh komponen SF-36 pada kelompok perlakuan lebih besar dibanding kelompok kontrol (p<0,001). Kesimpulan penelitian adalah terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa lebih efektif dalam mengurangi gejala dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup penderita GERD dibandingkan dengan terapi medikamentosa saja ABSTRACT Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It has been shown that GERD has significant impact on patients either physically, psychologically, socially or economically. Impaired of quality of life and working productivity are common in GERD patients. Various pharmacological therapies have been developed, but not yet provide optimal results. It encourages the development of other therapeutic modalities, such as acupoint catgut embedment. The aim of this study was to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combine with medical treatment on symptom and quality of life of GERD patients. A double-blind randomized controlled trial involved 52 GERD patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding therapy with medication group (treatment group) or medication only group (control group). Catgut embedding therapy was given 2 times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli and BL21 Weishu every 15 days. GERDQ, RQS and SF-36 were used to measure the primary outcomes. The result shown, the decreased of GERDQ scores at treatments group significant higher than control groups (p<0,001), the increased of RQS score and all of SF-36 components scores at treatment group significant higher than control group (p<0,001). The result suggested that acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medical treatment in alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of GERD patients.;Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It has been shown that GERD has significant impact on patients either physically, psychologically, socially or economically. Impaired of quality of life and working productivity are common in GERD patients. Various pharmacological therapies have been developed, but not yet provide optimal results. It encourages the development of other therapeutic modalities, such as acupoint catgut embedment. The aim of this study was to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combine with medical treatment on symptom and quality of life of GERD patients. A double-blind randomized controlled trial involved 52 GERD patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding therapy with medication group (treatment group) or medication only group (control group). Catgut embedding therapy was given 2 times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli and BL21 Weishu every 15 days. GERDQ, RQS and SF-36 were used to measure the primary outcomes. The result shown, the decreased of GERDQ scores at treatments group significant higher than control groups (p<0,001), the increased of RQS score and all of SF-36 components scores at treatment group significant higher than control group (p<0,001). The result suggested that acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medical treatment in alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of GERD patients.;Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It has been shown that GERD has significant impact on patients either physically, psychologically, socially or economically. Impaired of quality of life and working productivity are common in GERD patients. Various pharmacological therapies have been developed, but not yet provide optimal results. It encourages the development of other therapeutic modalities, such as acupoint catgut embedment. The aim of this study was to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combine with medical treatment on symptom and quality of life of GERD patients. A double-blind randomized controlled trial involved 52 GERD patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding therapy with medication group (treatment group) or medication only group (control group). Catgut embedding therapy was given 2 times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli and BL21 Weishu every 15 days. GERDQ, RQS and SF-36 were used to measure the primary outcomes. The result shown, the decreased of GERDQ scores at treatments group significant higher than control groups (p<0,001), the increased of RQS score and all of SF-36 components scores at treatment group significant higher than control group (p<0,001). The result suggested that acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medical treatment in alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of GERD patients.;Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It has been shown that GERD has significant impact on patients either physically, psychologically, socially or economically. Impaired of quality of life and working productivity are common in GERD patients. Various pharmacological therapies have been developed, but not yet provide optimal results. It encourages the development of other therapeutic modalities, such as acupoint catgut embedment. The aim of this study was to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combine with medical treatment on symptom and quality of life of GERD patients. A double-blind randomized controlled trial involved 52 GERD patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding therapy with medication group (treatment group) or medication only group (control group). Catgut embedding therapy was given 2 times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli and BL21 Weishu every 15 days. GERDQ, RQS and SF-36 were used to measure the primary outcomes. The result shown, the decreased of GERDQ scores at treatments group significant higher than control groups (p<0,001), the increased of RQS score and all of SF-36 components scores at treatment group significant higher than control group (p<0,001). The result suggested that acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medical treatment in alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of GERD patients.;Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. It has been shown that GERD has significant impact on patients either physically, psychologically, socially or economically. Impaired of quality of life and working productivity are common in GERD patients. Various pharmacological therapies have been developed, but not yet provide optimal results. It encourages the development of other therapeutic modalities, such as acupoint catgut embedment. The aim of this study was to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combine with medical treatment on symptom and quality of life of GERD patients. A double-blind randomized controlled trial involved 52 GERD patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding therapy with medication group (treatment group) or medication only group (control group). Catgut embedding therapy was given 2 times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli and BL21 Weishu every 15 days. GERDQ, RQS and SF-36 were used to measure the primary outcomes. The result shown, the decreased of GERDQ scores at treatments group significant higher than control groups (p<0,001), the increased of RQS score and all of SF-36 components scores at treatment group significant higher than control group (p<0,001). The result suggested that acupoint-catgut embedment combined with medical treatment is more effective than medical treatment in alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of GERD patients."

"Latar Belakang: Penyakit refluks gastroesofageal GERD adalah suatu kondisi patologis akibat refluks isi lambung ke dalam esofagus. GERD merupakan penyakit yang ditimbulkan oleh berbagai faktor dengan prevalensi yang semakin meningkat di seluruh dunia. Interleukin 6 IL-6 adalah sitokin pro inflamasi ditemukan pada mukosa esofagus pasien GERD dan berkaitan dengan gangguan motorik otot esofagus. Akupunktur tanam benang telah lama dikenal sebagai salah satu terapi tambahan dalam menangani GERD. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa terhadap kadar IL-6 serum pasien penyakit refluks gastroesofageal.Metode: Uji klinis acak tersamar tunggal dilakukan pada 40 pasien GERD yang dialokasikan ke dalam kelompok akupunktur tanam benang dan medikamentosa atau kelompok akupunktur sham dan medikamentosa. Akupunktur tanam benang dilakukan pada titik CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli, BL21 Weishu sebanyak 2 kali dengan interval 15 hari. Kadar IL-6 dalam plasma darah secara ELISA digunakan untuk mengukur keluaran penelitian.Hasil penelitian: Tidak ada perbedaan signifikan pada kadar IL-6 sebelum terapi di kedua grup. Pada akhir terapi didapatkan penurunan kadar IL-6 pada kelompok akupunktur tanam benang dan penurunan kadar IL-6 pada kelompok sham, namun secara statistik tidak ada perbedaan bermakna antara kedua kelompok p = 0.14.Kesimpulan: Akupunktur tanam benang belum terbukti secara statistik mempengaruhi kadar IL-6 pada pasien GERD. Kata kunci : GERD, akupunktur tanam benang, IL-6.

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Backgrounds: Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD is a pathological condition due to reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. GERD is multifactorial disorder with increase in prevalence worldwide. Interleukin 6 IL 6 is a pro inflammatory cytokine that is commonly found in esophageal mucosa of GERD patients and associated with esophageal motor disorders. Acupoint catgut embedment has long been known as an adjunctive therapy for GERD. This study aimed to establish the effect of acupoint catgut embedment combined with medication on IL 6 serum levels of patients with GERD.

Methods: A single blind, randomized controlled trial involved 40 GERD patients randomly allocated to catgut embedding therapy plus medication or sham acupuncture with medication. Catgut embedding therapy was given two times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST36 Zusanli, BL21 Weishu every 15 days. Serum levels of IL 6 were measured by ELISA as research output.

Results: There were no significant differences in the baseline levels of pro inflammatory IL 6 mediators between groups. After one month treatment, the median levels of IL 6 were statistically insignificant decreased in catgut embedding therapy plus medication vs sham acupuncture and medication p 0.14.

Conclusion: The results suggest that catgut embedding therapy has not been proven statistically influencing the levels of IL 6 in patients with GERD. Keywords GERD, catgut embedding therapy, IL 6."

"Latar belakang penelitian : Gejala klinis dan fungsi paru pada asma tidak sensitif dalam mencerminkan inflamasi saluran napas yang mendasarinya dan monitoring proses inflamasi pada asma yang terbaru telah tersedia saat ini. Kadar NO pada udara ekspirasi saat ini dikenali sebagai tanda peradangan eosinofil, merupakan pemeriksaan non invasif dan sangat mudah untuk dikerjakan akan tetapi masih sangat mahal.Metode penelitian : Asma dibagi menjadi 2 kategori yaitu terkontrol dan tidak terkontrol. Sembilan puluh enam subyek penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan ekslusi dinilai kontrol asmanya dengan ACT kemudian dilakukan pengukuran kadar NO dan spirometri dengan menggunakan metode penelitian cross-sectional comparative.Hasil penelitian : Sembilan puluh enam subyek penelitian berhasil dikumpulkan. Lima puluh orang subyek merupakan kelompok asma terkontrol (41 orang asma terkontrol sebagian dan 8 orang asma terkontrol penuh) dan 47 orang merupakan kelompok asma tidak terkontrol. Semua pasien mendapatkan terapi asma sesuai dengan GINA 2011. Berdasarkan nilai spirometri VEP1/KVP untuk menilai derajat obstruksi 26 (53,3%) kelompok asma tidak terkontrol memiliki nilai normal, 14 (29,8%) dengan obstruksi ringan dan 7 (14,9%) dengan derajat obstruksi sedang. Sementara itu 25 (51%) kelompok asma terkontrol memiliki nilai normal, 21 (42,9%) dengan derajat obstruksi ringan dan 3 (6,1%) dengan derajat obstruksi sedang. Tidak ditemukan derajat obstruksi berat pada kedua kelompok asma. Nilai median NO pada kelompok asma terkontrol adalah 27 part per billion (ppb) xx (6;10), sedangkan pada kelompok asma tidak terkontrol 40 ppb (5;142) dengan nilai p 0,002.Kesimpulan : Kelompok asma tidak terkontrol memiliki nilai NO lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan kelompok asma terkontrol. Lebih dari 50% subyek penelitian ditemukan tidak memiliki obstruksi berdasarkan nilai VEP1/KVP.

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Background: Clinical findings and lung function test results of asthmatic patient are happen to be less sensitive in reflecting the underlying airway inflammation. Such required monitoring of this process has only recently become available. Exhaled nitric oxide is recognized as reliable surrogate marker of eosinophilic airway inflammation and offers the advantage of being completely non-invasive, easy procedure.

Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study involves 96 asthmatic subjects whom fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects are then classified into two main categories of asthma which are controlled asthma and uncontrolled asthma based on ACT questionnaire. Nitric oxide level measurement and spirometry examination are then performed in both of controlled asthma and uncontrolled asthma.

Results: Ninety six subjects were included in this study. Fifty subjects had controlled asthma (41 partially controlled, 8 fully controlled) and 47 had uncontrolled asthma. All patients had been using asthma medication on regular basis. Based on FEV1/FVC 26 (55,3%) uncontrolled asthma patients had normal results, 14 (29,8%) had mild obstruction and 7 (14,9%) had moderate obstruction. Meanwhile, 25 (51%) controlled asthma patients had normal results, 21 (42,9%) had mild obstruction, and 3 (6,1%) had moderate obstruction. No patients had severe obstruction. Median of NO in controlled asthma patients was 27 part per billion (ppb), (6;110) while in uncontrolled asthma was 40 ppb (5;142) with pvalue 0,002.

Conclusion: Uncontrolled asthma patients had higher measured level of exhaled NO compared to controlled asthma patients. More than 50% subjects had no obstruction based on FEV1/FVC."

"Obesitas merupakan suatu keadaan dengan akumulasi lemak yang tidak normal atau berlebihan di jaringan adiposa sehingga dapat mengganggu kesehatan. Diperkirakan lebih dari 500 juta orang dewasa di seluruh dunia mengalami obesitas dan 1,5 miliar mengalami masalah kelebihan berat badan. Pada obesitas terdapat peningkatan jaringan adiposa dimana jaringan adiposa dapat mensintesis dan mensekresi sitokin pro-inflamasi seperti interleukin-6 (IL-6). Akupunktur telah lama dikenal sebagai salah satu terapi tambahan dalam menangani obesitas. Akupunktur dapat menurunkan respon inflamasi pada jaringan adiposa dengan menurunkan infiltrasi makrofag ke dalam jaringan adiposa pada obesitas sehingga jumlah makrofag yang merupakan sumber produksi adipokin pro-inflamasi menjadi lebih sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi akupunktur tanam benang catgut dan intervensi diet terhadap perubahan kadar IL-6 dan indeks massa tubuh pada pasien obesitas. Uji klinis acak tersamar ganda dilakukan pada 36 pasien obesitas yang dialokasikan ke dalam kelompok akupunktur tanam benang catgut dan intervensi diet atau kelompok akupunktur tanam benang sham dan intervensi diet. Akupunktur tanam benang dilakukan 2 kali pada titik CV12 Zhongwan, ST25 Tianshu, CV6 Qihai, dan SP6 Sanyinjiao setiap 2 minggu. Kadar IL-6 dalam plasma darah dan indeks massa tubuh digunakan untuk mengukur keluaran penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perbedaan bermakna rerata kadar IL-6 awal dengan akhir dalam kelompok akupunktur tanam benang catgut (p = 0.01; 95% IK: 0.03 sampai 0.23) dan rerata selisih IMT lebih rendah 0.33 pada kelompok akupunktur tanam benang catgut dibandingkan dengan kelompok akupunktur tanam benang sham (p = 0.02; 95% IK: 0.05 sampai 0.61). Kesimpulan penelitian adalah terapi kombinasi akupunktur tanam benang catgut dan intervensi diet lebih efektif dalam menurunkan kadar IL-6 dan indeks massa tubuh pada pasien obesitas.

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Obesity is a condition with abnormal fat accumulation or excessive adipose tissue so it can disturb our health. It is estimated that over 500 million adults worldwide are obese and 1.5 billion are having problems with overweight. In obese there is an increased adipose tissue which can synthesize and secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukine-6 (IL-6). Acupuncture has long been known as an adjunctive therapy for obesity. Acupuncture can reduce inflammatory responses in adipose tissue by reducing macrophage infiltration into adipose tissue in obesity so that the number of macrophages, which are the source of production of pro-inflammatory adipokines become fewer. A double blind randomized controlled trial involved 36 obesity patients randomly allocated into catgut embedding acupuncture group with diet intervention or sham embedding acupuncture group with diet intervention. Catgut embedding therapy was given two times at CV12 Zhongwan, ST25 Tianshu, CV6 Qihai, and SP6 Sanyinjiao every two weeks. Interleukine-6 level in blood plasma and body mass index (BMI) is used to measure research output. There was a statistically significant difference within catgut embedding group with levels of IL-6 (p = 0.01; 95% CI: 0.03 to 0.23) and lower mean BMI difference of 12.33 in catgut embedding group compared with sham embedding group (p = 0.02; 95% CI: 0.05 to 0.61). The result suggest that acupoint-catgut embedding therapy combined with diet intervention is more effective in reducing IL-6 levels and BMI in obese patients."

"Asma merupakan penyakit saluran napas kronik yang merupakan masalah kesehatan dunia. Adanya perubahan gaya hidup, kerusakan lingkungan, meningkatnya paparan polusi dan alergen berdampak pada kesehatan sistem pernapasan, mengakibatkan angka kejadian asma semakin meningkat. Ekstrak etanol patikan kebo (Euphorbia hirta) diketahui mengandung antiinflamasi, salah satunya adalah β-amyrin, yang secara turun-temurun dipakai untuk mengurangi keluhan batuk pada asma.Oleh karena itu peneliti ingin melihat apakah herbal patikan kebo benar mempercepat pengurangan keluhan gejala asma bila ditambahkan pada pengobatan penderita asma persisten sedang. Studi awal ini melibatkan 20 orang responden yang dibagi dalam 2 kelompok yaitu kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok plasebo, masing-masing 10 orang. Kelompok perlakuan mendapat kapsul ekstrak patikan kebo 2 x 2 kapsul / hari yang mengandung 385 mg tiap kapsulnya selama 8 minggu.Hasil studi secara statistik ditemukan adanya kecenderungan perbaikan nilai skor asma kontrol test (ACT). Ditemukan peningkatan yang tidak bermakna dari nilai arus puncak ekspirasi (APE) maupun penurunan jumlah eosinofil sputum.

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease which has become a global health issue. Effect of lifestyle changes, environmental degradation, pollution and allergen exposure on the health of the respiratory system, have led to the increasing incidence of asthma. Ethanolic extract of patikan kebo (Euphorbia hirta) is known to have an antiinflamatory effect due to one of its active compound, β-amyrin. Patikan kebo has been used for generations to reduce cough in asthma.Therefore, we wanted to see whether or not the addition of patikan kebo in treatment of moderate persistent allergic asthma can accelerate the reduction of asthma symptoms. This is a preliminary study, consisted of 20 subjects divided into 2 groups: the treatment group and the placebo group, 10 people each. The treatment group received extract capsules patikan kebo extract capsules at 2 x 2 capsules / day containing 385 mg per capsule for 8 weeks.The study shows a statistically significant trend toward improved asthma control test (ACT) scores. There is no significant increase of peak expiratory flow or decrease in the number of sputum eosinophils."

"Tujuan penelitian potong lintang ini adalah menggambarkan tingkat keterkontrolan asma, kualitas hidup, dan kepatuhan pengobatan serta melihat hubungan antara keterkontrolan asma dengan kualitas hidup dan kepatuhan pengobatan. Sebanyak 132 pasien asma poli rawat jalan RSUP Persahabatan menyatakan kesediaan dan mengikuti penelitian ini dengan lengkap. Data diambil melalui wawancara dan pengamatan cara pakai obat. Sebesar 64 pasien (48,5%) menderita asma yang tidak terkontrol dan 68 pasien (51,5%) termasuk dalam asma yang terkontrol. Gambaran kualitas hidup menunjukkan nilai rerata domain gejala sebesar 4,83 (±1,49), domain keterbatasan aktivitas sebesar 5,99 (±0,86), domain fungsi emosi sebesar 5,13 (±1,63), dan domain pajanan lingkungan sebesar 3,89 (±1,88). Gambaran kepatuhan pengobatan pada penelitian ini sebesar 45,5% pasien minum obat sesuai anjuran dokter, 38,6% pasien rutin kontrol ke petugas kesehatan, dan 45,5% menggunakan obat inhalasi dengan benar. Domain pajanan lingkungan berdampak lebih besar terhadap gangguan kualitas hidup dibandingkan dengan domain lainnya. Terdapat hubungan antara keterkontrolan asma dengan kualitas hidup (r=0,307, p<0,05) dan hubungan antara keterkontrolan asma dengan kepatuhan pengobatan (penggunaan dosis obat, rutin kontrol, dan penggunaan obat inhalasi) (p<0.05).

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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe the level of asthma control, quality of life, medication compliance, and assess correlation between the level of asthma control, quality of life, and compliance with treatment. A hundred and thirty two patients with asthma in outpatient ward of RSUP Persahabatan hospital have provided consent and completed study. Data collection were conducted from interviews and observation how to use the drug. Sixty four patients (48.5%) had uncontrolled asthma and 68 patients (51.5 %) included in the controlled asthma. The mini asthma quality of life questionaire showed the mean symptom domains score of 4.83 (±1.49), activity limitations domain score of 5.99 (± 0.86), emotional function domain score of 5.13 (±1.63 ), and the environmental stimuli domain of 3.89 (±1.88).

Medication compliance revealed that 45,5% used medication dose as recommended by physician, 38,6% visited the physician for routine follow up, and 45,5% used the inhaled medication correctly. Environmental stimuli had more impact in quality of life compared to symptoms, activity limitation and emotional function. There is a relationship between the domain of quality of life with asthma control level (r=0,307, p<0,05) and there is a relationship between medication dose as recommended by physician, visiting the physician for routine follow up and using the inhaled medication correctly with asthma control level (p <0.05)."

"ABSTRAKPendahuluan: Faktor lingkungan seperti alergen dan polusi udara dapat memicu ataupun memperberat gejala asma akut serta menyebabkan persitens gejala asma terutama asma alergi. Telah banyak usaha dilakukan untuk mengurangi kadar alergen dalam udara. Salah satu caranya adalah dengan mempertahankan keseimbangan anion-kation sehingga terjadi denaturasi protein tungau debu rumah yang merupakan alergen utama. Kondisi keseimbangan anion-kation dalam udara ini serupa dengan kondisi alamiah hutan. Lingkungan yang serupa dapat dicapai menggunakan filter udara dengan ioniser sehingga tercapai keseimbangan anion-kation dalam udara. Apakah kondisi ini akan mempengaruhi kondisi inflamasi saluran napas dan fungsi paru pasien asma alergi belum pernah dibuktikan sebelumnya.Metode penelitian: Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan uji klinis silang (cross-over), terbuka, pada pasien-pasien asma alergi. Data subjek diambil secara mandiri oleh pasien dan pemeriksaan berkala di Poli Asma. PPOK RS Persahabatan sejak Desember 2011 sampai September 2012. Pemeriksaan FeNO menggunakan NIOX mino, uji fungsi paru (spirometri), serta penilaian ACT dilakukan setiap bulan di RS Persahabatan.Hasil Penelitian: Terdapat 36 pasien yang berhasil mengikuti penelitian sampai selesai, selebihnya mengundurkan diri. Terdapat enam subjek laki-laki dan 30 perempuan, rerata usia 42,72 tahun (18-63). Klasifikasi terbanyak adalah asma persisten ringan (19) diikuti dengan asma persisten sedang dan berat (10 dan 7). Perbandingan selisih nilai ACT akhir dengan nilai awal antara kelompok kontrol dengan perlakuan berbeda bermakna secara statistik (p=0,008) maupun secara klinis (rerata kenaikan 3,31 poin). Tidak didapatkan perbedaan yang bermakna secara statistik dalam nilai FeNO dan uji fungsi paru antara kedua kelompok pengamatan.Kesimpulan: Pada penelitian ini didapatkan peningkatan nilai asthma control test setelah penggunaan filter udara dengan ioniser namun tidak didapatkan perbedaan inflamasi saluran napas dan nilai faal paru. Penggunaan filter udara anion-kation seimbang dapat direkomendasikan pada pasien asma alergi.

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ABSTRACTIntroduction: Many attempts have been tried to reduce concentration of allergens which may precipitate acute asthma or cause persistence of symptoms especially in allergic asthma patients. One of the techniques used is air filter and ionizer which creates a balance anion-cation ambiance. Studies have showed that its use can reduce airborne allergen concentration. Indoor ionised air has been proven to cause protein denaturation of house dust mite allergen, one of the most prominent indoor allergen. Ionised air has been proved to cause protein denaturation of mite allergens. This condition is similar to the natural condition existing in uncontaminated natural forests. This condition may be achieved by using a commercially available air purifier and ionizer. Whether this condition affects airway inflammation and lung function test in allergic asthma patients is yet to be proven.Methods: This is a cross-over, unblinded, clinical trial, conducted in allergic asthma patients. Serial spirometry and FeNO measurements are performed monthly. Subjects are also asked to fill ACT for assement of asthma control. Subjects is observed for two months without using air filter in their bedrooms and two months using air filter in their bedrooms with a two weeks interval in between observation.Results: There were 50 patients enrolled in the beginning of this study but 14 dropped out while 36 completed the study. There were six male subjects and 30 female, averaging 42,72 (min 18, max 63). Most patients were mild persistent (n=30), followed by moderate ande severe persistent asthma (10 and 7, respectively). The difference between baseline and end of two months observation in control and treatment group was statistically and clinically significant (paired t-test, p=0,008, 3 points ACT increase). Although there was a trend of decreased FeNO and increased FEV1/predicted ratio, time series and multivariate analysis in both was not statistically significant.Conclusion: There was an increase of ACT score after air filter with ionizer usage but the change in FeNO and lung function test was not statistically significant. Air purifier can be recommended in allergic asthma patients to increase asthma control."

"Latar Belakang: Pajanan terhadap jamur telah diketahui berperan dalam perburukan gejala asma, fungsi paru yang buruk, rawat inap dan kematian. Kolonisasi atau pajanan jamur dapat mencetuskan respons alergi dan inflamasi paru. Sensititasi jamur oleh Aspergillus dapat menyebabkan Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) maupun Severe Asthma with Fungal Sensitization (SAFS). Pemeriksaan Immunodiffusion test (IDT) merupakan uji serologi untuk mengetahui terdapatnya antibodi anti-Aspergillus, namun pemeriksaan ini belum banyak digunakan di Indonesia dan perannya terhadap pasien asma belum diketahui.Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian prospektif dengan metode consecutive sampling dan desain potong lintang. Subjek penelitian ini adalah pasien asma yang berobat di Poliklinik Asma Rumah Sakit Persahabatan, Jakarta. Subjek penelitian menjalani pemeriksaan spirometri, Asthma Control Test (ACT) dan serologi antibodi anti-Aspergillus dengan metode IDT Aspergillus menggunakan crude antigen Aspergillus.Hasil: Subjek penelitian ini sebanyak 59 pasien. Sejumlah 49 subjek (83,1%) berjenis kelamin perempuan, 37 subjek (62,7%) berusia ≥50 tahun, 45 subjek (76,3%) berpendidikan SLTA atau lebih, 25 subjek (42,4%) obesitas I, 5 subjek (8,5%) obesitas II dan 11 subjek (18,6%) bekas perokok. Sebagian besar subjek (62,71%) merupakan pasien asma persisten sedang. Asma terkontrol penuh ditemukan pada 7 subjek (11,86%), sedangkan asma tidak terkontrol pada 32 subjek (54,24%). Derajat obstruksi yang terbanyak ditemukan adalah obstruksi sedang pada 31 subjek (52,5%). Nilai %VEP1 ≥80% prediksi setelah uji bronkodilator ditemukan pada 24 subjek (40,7%). Dari 59 sampel darah yang diperiksa, tidak ada yang menunjukkan hasil IDT positif (0%), termasuk subjek yang datang dalam keadaan eksaserbasi dan subjek dengan asma persisten berat.Kesimpulan: Hasil positif pemeriksaan IDT Aspergillus pada pasien asma sebesar 0%. Pemeriksaan IDT Aspergillus tidak dapat digunakan secara tunggal tanpa pemeriksaan lain untuk mendeteksi sensititasi terhadap Aspergillus pada pasien asma dan tanpa validasi terhadap crude antigen Aspergillus yang digunakan.

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Background: Exposure to fungi has been known to play a role in worsening symptoms of asthma, poor lung function, hospitalization and death. Fungal colonization or exposure can trigger an allergic response and lung inflammation. Fungal sensitization by Aspergillus spp. can cause allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) or severe asthma with fungal sensitization (SAFS). Immunodiffusion test (IDT) is a serological test to determine the presence of anti-Aspergillus antibodies, but this examination has not been widely used in Indonesia and its role in asthma patients is unknown.Method: This study was a prospective study with consecutive sampling method and cross-sectional design. The subjects were asthma patients treated at Asthma Outpatient Clinic at Persahabatan Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia. Subjects underwent spirometry, Asthma Control Test (ACT) and serology of anti-Aspergillus antibodies examination with the IDT Aspergillus method using crude antigen Aspergillus.Results: The subjects of this study were 59 patients. A total of 49 subjects (83.1%) were females, 37 subjects (62.7%) were ≥50 years old, 45 subjects (76.3%) had high school education level or higher, 25 subjects (42.4%) were obese I, 5 subjects (8.5%) were obese II and 11 subjects (18.6%) were former smokers. Most subjects (62.71%) were moderate persistent asthma patients. Fully-controlled asthma was found in 7 subjects (11.86%), while uncontrolled asthma was found in 32 subjects (54.24%). The highest degree of obstruction found was moderate obstruction in 31 subjects (52.5%). The %VEP1 ≥80% predicted after the bronchodilator test was found in 24 subjects (40.7%). Of the 59 blood samples examined, none showed positive IDT results (0%), including subjects who came in exacerbations and subjects with severe persistent asthma.Conclusion: Positive results of IDT Aspergillus examination in asthma patients were 0%. The Aspergillus IDT examination cannot be used singly without other examinations to detect Aspergillus sensitization in asthmatic patients and without validation of the crude antigen Aspergillus used."