WANG Yanpeng. Nursing Report on Cupping Therapy for Alleviating Cough Symptoms in a Patient with Severe Pneumonia[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026.
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WANG Yanpeng. Nursing Report on Cupping Therapy for Alleviating Cough Symptoms in a Patient with Severe Pneumonia[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2026. DOI: 10.12209/CAIM202504300004.
Nursing Report on Cupping Therapy for Alleviating Cough Symptoms in a Patient with Severe Pneumonia
This report summarizes the clinical nursing experience of a patient with severe pneumonia treated with cupping therapy combined with Western medication. Upon admission, the patient received comprehensive Western medical treatment, including anti-infection therapy, antitussive and expectorant agents, nutritional support, and circulation improvement, alongside TCM syndrome differentiation. The patient was prescribed oral decoctions for dispelling wind-cold pathogens and standardized cupping therapy. Nursing interventions focused on complication prevention, nutritional support, and psychological care. After treatment, the patient's symptoms were effectively controlled: arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO₂) stabilized above 60 mmHg without or with low-flow oxygen therapy, pulmonary ventilation improved, and cough symptoms significantly alleviated. No severe complications occurred, hospitalization duration was shortened, overall treatment costs were reduced, and the patient's acceptance of TCM nursing techniques and satisfaction with holistic care increased. The patient was discharged as planned with regular follow-ups, showing no short-term recurrence and high approval of the treatment and nursing services.
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