Bufei Yishen Granule combined with acupoint-sticking therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial.
- Author:
Jiansheng LI
;
Suyun LI
;
Xueqing YU
;
Yang XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2011;9(12):1312-8
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease constituting a major threat to public health. Current popularity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating COPD implies its potential advantage in improving symptoms, reducing the frequency of acute exacerbation and improving the patients' quality of life. This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a comprehensive intervention, Bufei Yishen Granule combined with acupoint-sticking therapy, in patients with stable COPD.
