Persistent cough due to cough variant asthma following upper respiratory tract infection treated by traditional Chinese medicine: A case report.

ABSTRACT: Cough variant asthma (CVA) is one of the primary causes of chronic cough, significantly impacting quality of life. Although inhaled corticosteroids-long-acting beta agonists are the first-line treatment, their limitations-such as prolonged treatment duration, high relapse rates after discontinuation, and suboptimal efficacy in some patients-highlight the need to explore alternative treatment options. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with its holistic framework, syndrome differentiation-based treatment, and emphasis on preventing relapse, offers a promising strategy for complementary therapy. This case report aims to evaluate the potential efficacy of personalized TCM protocols for CVA patients who have not responded to conventional treatment. A CVA patient with poor medication complianc

SUBMITTER: Li SX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12384995 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature