Effect of Yifei Mixture on Quality of Life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
- VernacularTitle:益肺合剂对慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者生活质量的影响
- Author:
Bowen YOU
;
Silin ZHAO
;
Fuyuan FAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Yifei Mixture;
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2006;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the effect of Yifei Mixture (YFM) on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at stable phase. Methods Sixty patients with COPD were randomly divided into the control group with small dose Aminophylline Sustained-release Tablets and inhaling Salbutamol or becotide (30 cases), and the observation group with YFM 100 mL, po, Bid (30 cases). Results There was significant statistical differences between the two groups, which shows that the observation group was superior to the control group in amelioration of syndrome, pulmonary function, the times of hospitalization yearlong days, single hospitalization and the integration of SGRQ. Conclusion YFM can slow down the progression of COPD, reduce the time of hospitalization and improve quality of life.