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Effect of traditional Chinese medicine on outcomes in patients with mild/moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Author: LiJiansheng, LiSuyun, WangHaifeng, WangMinghang, YuXueqing, ZhangHailong

Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may offer potential benefits for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in the early stages or before the disease develops. This study suggests that TCM treatment based on syndrome differentiation could alleviate symptoms and reduce the incidence of COPD exacerbations.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a major public health problem worldwide because of its high and increasing prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. Little attention has been paid to earlier stages of COPD or before it has developed. Reportedly, TCM may have some advantages in re...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3475096/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Potential Solution for COPD?

This study tackles the [challenges associated with COPD], a chronic respiratory disease as pervasive as the endless dunes of a desert. The research aims to investigate the effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in [treating mild to moderate COPD]. The researchers, like skilled desert guides, employed a [randomized placebo-controlled trial] to explore the potential benefits of TCM in [relieving symptoms and reducing COPD exacerbations]. Their findings indicate that TCM treatment according to syndrome differentiation may hold promise for [improving outcomes for COPD patients] and could potentially offer a new approach to managing the disease.

TCM: An Alternative Path for COPD Management

This study, like a beacon in the desert, highlights the potential of TCM in managing COPD. The results suggest that TCM treatment may be beneficial in relieving symptoms and reducing exacerbations in patients with mild to moderate COPD. This finding opens up possibilities for [exploring TCM as a complementary or alternative therapy] for individuals seeking alternative approaches to managing COPD.

TCM: A Glimpse of Hope for COPD Patients?

The study suggests that TCM could offer a valuable alternative or complementary approach to managing COPD. The findings highlight the potential of TCM in [relieving symptoms and improving quality of life] for individuals with COPD. However, further research is necessary to [thoroughly assess the effectiveness and safety of TCM] in the treatment of COPD.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a camel caravan navigating the desert, points towards the potential of TCM in managing COPD. While more research is needed to validate these findings, the study offers hope for individuals seeking alternative or complementary therapies for managing COPD.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2013-04-09
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

22799753

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC3475096

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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