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Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) causes severe pain which can lead to decreased quality-of-life. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inhalation of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil and its major components (linalool and linalyl acetate)
Jiyeong You +2 more
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Progress on spinal cord stimulation in treatment of peripheral neuropathy
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive neuromodulation technique that has been widely applied and recognized for its efficacy in peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), trigeminal neuralgia (TN), trigeminal ...
ZONG Yun⁃fei, DONG Tie⁃yan, BAO Min
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Pathophysiology of pain in postherpetic neuralgia: A clinical and neurophysiological study
Postherpetic neuralgia is an exceptionally drug-resistant neuropathic pain. To investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying postherpetic neuralgia we clinically investigated sensory disturbances, pains and itching, with an 11-point numerical ...
A. Gatti +17 more
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Systemic corticosteroids do not prevent postherpetic neuralgia.
We review the use of corticosteroids in preventing postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in a retrospective study over 5 years and 10 months. Out of 113 patients evaluable, 46 (40%) had PHN.
Schmied E, Harms M, Calza AM
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Bocheng Peng,1 Rui Min2 1Department of Pain, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Geriatrics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Rui Min, Department of Geriatrics, Wuhan Fourth ...
Peng B, Min R
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Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of thoracic paravertebral nerve block with ozone in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia. Methods Eighty-five patients suffered postherpetic neuralgia were divided into 4 groups: Group A (oral drugs ...
Xiang-fei GUO +4 more
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INJECTION STREPTOMYCIN AND LIGNOCAINE COMBINATION FOR POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA
The aim of this study was to determine the extent of pain relief achieved by combining injections streptomycin with lignocaine for local infiltration or nerve block in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
Muhammad Khurram Ahmad, Ahsan Hameed
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Specific nursing care about a patient with postherpetic neuralgia
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RADOVÁ, Ludmila
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Treatment of pain in Postherpetic neuralgia
Introduction: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a relevant issue both for patients and physicians. Severe neuropathic pain is a constant element of this condition along with a remarkable deterioration of patient’s quality of life1.
SAMOLSKY DEKEL, BOAZ GEDALIAHU +7 more
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