Effectiveness of electroacupuncture for the treatment of long covid brain fog

Abstract

Objective: This article is aimed at demonstrating the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treating Long COVID brain fog in 57 cases in Eastern Canada. Method: 57 patients (mean age 37, range 25-55 years, 56% female, 44% male), suffering from brain fog after a COVID-19 infection were treated with electroacupuncture using the acupoints DU20 (Baihui), DU24 (Shenting) and EX-HN1 (Sishencong), and the duration of each session was 30 minutes. The frequency of treatment was three times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Results: After a 12-treatment course for each of the 57 patients, 48 cases were clinically cured, and 9 cases were ineffective. The rate of overall effectiveness was 84.2%. Conclusion: Electroacupuncture improved memory, concentration and attention; restored healthy function of the brain, liver, kidneys and spleen; and improved the patients’ physical condition and quality of life.