MIAO Qing, YUAN Shasha, CONG Xiaodong, et al. Discussion on Overall Management and the Diagnosis and Treatment Process of Bronchiectasia in Chinese Medicine[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2018, 59(18): 1560-1563.
MIAO Qing, YUAN Shasha, CONG Xiaodong, et al. Discussion on Overall Management and the Diagnosis and Treatment Process of Bronchiectasia in Chinese Medicine[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2018, 59(18): 1560-1563.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2018.18.007.
Bronchiectasia is a kind of structural pulmonary disease. Factors of bacteria colonization
state of mucus hypersecretory and airway limitation lead to clinical problems such as repeat and aggravation of bronchiectasia and frequently hospitalization
seriously influencing pulmonary function and quality of life of the patients. The recognition of the etiology of bronchiectasia should be improved in clinical practice
especially when it is caused by special etiology. Treatment on syndrome differentiation can significantly improve the prognosis of the patients. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine
invigorating spleen for clearing lung is stressed to improve the function of immune system
and make the bacteria colonization under control. Dissolving phlegm is taken full advantages to improve the state of mucus hypersecretory in patients’ airway. Methods like diffusing the lung and directing qi downward
improving qi reception and relieving panting are used on patients accompanying with airway limitations.