Clinical application of the TCM classic formulae for treating chronic bronchitis

J Tradit Chin Med. 2011 Mar;31(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/s0254-6272(11)60016-2.

Abstract

Chronic bronchitis is chronic non-specific inflammation of bronchial mucosa and its surrounding tissues due to infected or non-infected factors. Except other reasons causing chronic cough, it can be diagnosed from cough and expectoration for 3 months with a history over 2 years. It can be classified as"cough", "dyspnea" and "asthma" in TCM.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchitis, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal