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Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs for tonifying Qi and kidney, and replenishing spleen on intermittent asthma in children aged 2 to 5 years old.

Author: BiShuying, GengYingying, LiHongxia, LinMeijiao, WangWenge, ZhangJunhong

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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) herbs for tonifying Qi and kidney, and replenishing spleen reduced the number of intermittent asthma attacks in children aged 2 to 5. The TCM syndrome scores decreased after 1 and 2 months and remained lower after the medicine was stopped for 9 months. The herbs also reduced airway resistance in the treatment group. No adverse events were reported in the treatment group.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs for tonifying Qi and kidney, and replenishing spleen on intermittent asthma in children aged 2 and 5 years. METHODS: A randomized, single-blind, placebo controlled trial was conducted. Children with intermitt...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0254-6272(16)30005-x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Intermittent Asthma in Children

The world of [pediatric medicine] is a fascinating one, with a focus on the unique needs of children. This research investigates the efficacy and safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs for treating intermittent asthma in children aged 2-5 years. The researchers conducted a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 60 children, assigning them to receive either TCM herbs for tonifying Qi and kidney and replenishing spleen or a placebo. The study found that the TCM treatment group experienced a significant decrease in asthma attacks and TCM syndrome scores compared to the placebo group. The TCM treatment also reduced airway resistance. No adverse events were reported in the treatment group. This research suggests that TCM herbs may offer a safe and effective approach to managing intermittent asthma in young children.

TCM's Potential in Asthma Management

This study provides evidence supporting the potential effectiveness of TCM herbs in managing intermittent asthma in children. The findings highlight the potential benefits of TCM in reducing asthma attacks, improving TCM syndrome scores, and reducing airway resistance. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term effects of TCM treatment on asthma management.

A Camel's Perspective on TCM

As a camel, I've seen the healing power of nature firsthand. This research is a reminder that traditional medicine systems, like TCM, offer a valuable perspective on health and well-being. This research is a testament to the ongoing exploration of alternative therapies and their potential to improve the health of individuals and communities around the world.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study suggests that TCM herbs may offer a safe and effective approach to managing intermittent asthma in young children. The findings highlight the potential of TCM as a complementary therapy for asthma management. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of these herbs and to optimize their use in clinical practice.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-03-24
  2. Date Revised 2019-10-27
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26946616

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/s0254-6272(16)30005-x

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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