Abstract:
Objective：To summarize the clinical effect in treating exogenous cough of cerebral palsy with acupoint application of Apricot Asarum Powder, and introduce the corresponding nursing countermeasures.
Methods：The 60 cases of children with exogenous cough of cerebral palsy were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 30 cases in each group; the control group was given conventional treatment, including antibiotic therapy, aerosol inhalation, patting the back to remove phlegm,and symptomatic and supportive treatment; observation group was given Apricot Asarum Powder for acupoint application in addition to the conventional therapy; treatment lasted for 3 days and 7 days for assessment of the therapeutic effect.
Results：The total effective rate of the observation group and the control group after 3 and 7 days was 90%, 60% and 100%, 83.3%,respectively. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P＜0.01).
Conclusion：Apricot Asarum Powder for acupoint application in treating cough in children with cerebral palsy has the advantages of convenient operation and obvious curative effect,which is worthy of promotion.

Key words: Cerebral palsy, Nursing, Exogenous cough, Acupoint application, Children