Traditional Chinese Medicine for Viral Pneumonia Therapy: Pharmacological Basis and Mechanistic Insights.

ABSTRACT: Different respiratory viruses might cause similar symptoms, ranging from mild upper respiratory tract involvement to severe respiratory distress, which can rapidly progress to septic shock, coagulation disorders, and multiorgan failure, ultimately leading to death. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that predicting clinical outcomes can be challenging because of the complex interactions between the virus and the host. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has distinct benefits in the treatment of respiratory viral illnesses due to its adherence to the principles of "different treatments for the same disease" and "same treatment for different diseases". This paper examines the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of key TCM treatments for viral pneumonia in recent years. The aim of this study

SUBMITTER: Bai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781171 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature