A Randomized Controlled Study of the Yi Qi Gu Biao Pill in the Treatment of Frequent Exacerbator Phenotype in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency Syndrome).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Yi Qi Gu Biao (YQGB) pill in treating frequent exacerbator phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung and spleen qi deficiency syndrome) (FEPCOPD).

Methods

This prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study assessed 112 cases (64 included) of FEPCOPD treated at the outpatient department in our hospital in January-August 2016. The patients were randomly divided into YQGB and placebo (Pb) and treated for three months. Lung function, CAT, mMRC, and TCM symptom scores (TCMs) were observed.

Results

Compared with Pb, YQGB showed decreased wheezing symptom scores (WSs) and TCMs at one month and decreased CAT and TCMs at three months. From one to three months, CAT, cough, sputum, WSs, and TCMs in YQGB we

SUBMITTER: Zhen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5733762 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature