Clinical Observation of Peiyuan Shengjin Tongqiao Decoction for Treatment of Childhood Asthma Complicated with Allergic Rhinitis
10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2017.05.009
- VernacularTitle:培元生金通窍汤治疗儿童哮喘并变应性鼻炎的临床研究
- Author:
Ying ZENG
;
Yanshan LI
;
Yanyang CHEN
- Keywords:
Peiyuan Shengjin Tongqiao Decoction;
childhood asthma;
allergic rhinitis;
lung function;
traditional Chinese medicine symptoms
- From:
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2017;34(5):659-663
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of Peiyuan Shengjin Tongqiao Decoction, a Chinese herbal recipe with the actions of supplementing kidney to strengthen lung and dredging orifices , on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptoms and lung function of childhood asthma complicated with allergic rhinitis. Methods Fifty-five childhood asthma complicated with allergic rhinitis were randomized into treatment group(N=28) and control group (N = 27). The two groups were treated with Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Powder for Inhalation, and the treatment group was given oral use of Peiyuan Shengjin Tongqiao Decoction additionally. After treatment, the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated, and TCM symptom scores and lung function indexes [ the percentage of forced expiratory volume in the first second to the expected value (FEV1％) and the percentage of peak expiratory flow to the expected value (PEF％) ] were also observed before and after treatment. Results (1)After treatment for 3 months, the total effective rate of the treatment group was 92.86％, being superior to that of the control group (81.48％), and the difference was significant (P<0.01). (2) After treatment, the scores of cough plus asthma, rhinitis symptom scores and overall TCM symptom scores of the two groups were decreased (P < 0.01 compared with those before treatment) , and the rhinitis symptom scores and overall TCM symptom scores of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.01). (3) After treatment, PEF％ and FEV1％ were both improved in the two groups (P < 0.05 compared with those before treatment) , and the improvement in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group (P <0.05). Conclusion Peiyuan Shengjin Tongqiao Decoction is effective for the control of childhood asthmacomplicated with allergic rhinitis by improving rhinitis symptom scores, overall TCM symptom scores and lung function.
