《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 687-691.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.06.009

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Potential of Ozone Therapy for Post-stroke Pneumonia (review)

Qian ZHANG,Jia-ning XI()   

  1. Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100144, China
  • Received:2020-11-05 Revised:2020-11-27 Published:2021-06-25 Online:2021-06-21
  • Contact: Jia-ning XI E-mail:xijn999@ccmu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University Science and Technology Development Special Fund(2019-001)

Abstract:

Pneumonia is the most common type of post-stroke infection, with an incidence of up to 57%, and is independently associated with poor outcome after stroke. Ozone is a harmless therapy working for anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative stress and improving oxygenation through various molecular ways, which may be a potential therapy for post-stroke pneumonia.

Key words: ozone therapy, post-stroke pneumonia, mechanisms, review

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