Research Progress on the Application of Fire Dragon Moxibustion in Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing for Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

强直性脊柱炎是一种好发于年轻男性个体的风湿免疫性疾病，中医又将其称为“督脉病”，当炎症侵及各关节及全身各系统时，会引起患者功能受损进而影响其生活质量。中医认为强直性脊柱炎是由督脉受损、外感风寒湿邪气所致。火龙灸又称“督脉灸”，具有温经通络、温补强壮等功效，主要施灸部位为督脉，督脉生病则治督脉，可达病所。但现阶段临床关于强直性脊柱炎患者尚未建立完善的护理方案，本文将探讨强直性脊柱炎患者与火龙灸护理之间的联系，旨为临床护理工作者提供新视角。Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumatologic autoimmune disease that commonly affects young male individuals. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is also known as “Du Mai disease.” When inflammation affects various joints and systems throughout the body, it can lead to functional impairment and negatively impact the patient’s quality of life. TCM attributes ankylosing spondylitis to damage of the Du Mai and the invasion of external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, and dampness. The “Fire Dragon Moxibustion,” also known as “Du Mai moxibustion,” has the effects of warming the meridians and strengthening the body. The main area for moxibustion is the Du Mai, as treating the affected Du Mai can reach the site of the disease. However, at present, there is no established comprehensive care plan for patients with ankylosing spondylitis in clinical practice. This article will explore the connection between patients with ankylosing spondylitis and the care provided by Fire Dragon Moxibustion, aiming to provide a new perspective for clinical nursing staff.