[The efficacy in using an extremely high-frequency electromagnetic field in the combined treatment of chronic bronchitis patients].

Voprosy kurortologii, fizioterapii, i lechebnoi fizicheskoi kultury · 1997 · Benefit · Insufficient evidence

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The abstract states that combined treatment including an extremely high-frequency electromagnetic field (millimetric waves) was beneficial for patients with chronic bronchitis.

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PublicationVoprosy kurortologii, fizioterapii, i lechebnoi fizicheskoi kultury · 1997
Study typeother
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Principles of administration of physiotherapeutic methods in patients with chronic bronchitis are outlined. It is shown that combined treatment including electromagnetic field of extremely high frequency (millimetric waves) is beneficial.

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Study typeother
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationPatients with chronic bronchitis
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposuremmWave
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The abstract states that combined treatment including an extremely high-frequency electromagnetic field (millimetric waves) was beneficial for patients with chronic bronchitis.

Outcomes measured

  • Clinical benefit/efficacy in combined treatment of chronic bronchitis

Limitations

  • No sample size provided in abstract.
  • No exposure parameters (exact frequency, dose/SAR, duration) reported in abstract.
  • Outcomes and effect size are not described in the abstract.
  • Study design details and comparator information are not provided in the abstract.
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    "Outcomes and effect size are not described in the abstract.",
    "Study design details and comparator information are not provided in the abstract."
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 9484023

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