Observation of Qingjin Dingchuan Decoction Combined with Western Medicine in the Treatment of 72 Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Aggravated Stage

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of qingjin dingchuan decoction combined with western medicine on acute aggravated stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). Methods 132 cases of COPD were randomized into the treatment group(72 cases)and the control group(60 cases). In the control group,the treatment was administered for anti-infection,dilating bronchial and controlling inhalation. Glucocorticoid was applied. In the treatment group,on the basis of treatment as the control group,qingjin dingchuan decoction was added. Two weeks made 1 course of treatment in two groups. After 1 course of treatment,the symptoms,physical signs and the clinical efficacy were analyzed and compared before and after treatment in two groups. Results After treatment in two groups,the improvements in symptoms and physical signs were significant compared with those before treatment(P0.01). The statistical significant difference presented in comparison between the treatment group and the control group(P0.01). Conclusion Qingjin dingchuan decoction can improve quickly the breathing function,control pulmonary infection and the prognosis apparently in the treatment of COPD at acute aggravated stage.