The Effectiveness and Safety of Huangqi Xixin Decoction for Cough Variant Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A comprehensive and systematic review is needed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Huangqi Xixin decoction (HQXXD) for cough variant asthma (CVA). In this systematic review, we comprehensively interrogate the safety and effectiveness of HQXXD for CVA.

Methods

An overall search for studies in main English and Chinese electronic databases from their inception to June 30, 2022, was performed. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving HQXXD for CVA were included. According to Cochrane Reviewer's Handbook, the risk of bias related to the included studies was evaluated. A meta-analysis using RevMan 5.4 software from the Cochrane Collaboration was used to integrate the outcomes of the included RCTs.

Results

A systematic review and meta-analysis were co

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526668 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature