ZHANG Haoyang, PANG Lijian, LIU Chuang, et al. Treatment and Prevention of Idiopathic Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis Based on the Theory of Collateral Disease[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2017, 58(15): 1293-1295.
ZHANG Haoyang, PANG Lijian, LIU Chuang, et al. Treatment and Prevention of Idiopathic Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis Based on the Theory of Collateral Disease[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2017, 58(15): 1293-1295.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2017.15.008.
Idiopathic pulmonary interstitial fibrosis is a refractory disease. The pathogenesis is complicated. Specific therapy is lacked. Based on Chinese medicine theory of collateral disease
the authors explore the treatment and prevention of this disease. As for treatment
the authors emphasize the following principles
i. e. collateral disease runs throughout the therapy; removing obstruction in collaterals is the first; As for Qi and Yin deficient
the principle is treating lung and spleen; If the case is complex
lung
spleen and kidney should be mainly treated; Herbs of removing obstruction in collaterals should be used reasonably. As for prevention
conforming to four seasons and preventing exogenous diseases should be paid attention. Regulating mentality
aviding excessive emotion. Herbs could be used for regulating and nourishing. Work and rest should accord to schedule.