Abstract

Objective To observe the effect of traditional Chinese medicine combined with ambroxol aerosol inhalation on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) in an acute stage. Methods 70 patients with COPD in an acute stage were randomly recruited into a control group and a treament group. The control group was treated with conventional western medical treatment and the treatment group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine combined with ambroxol aerosol inhalation based on the conventional western medical treatment Lung function (FEV1 and FVC) and clinical symptoms were observed after treatment. Results Compared with the control group, lung function (FEV1 FVC) and clinical symptoms in the treatment group were apparently improved after the treatment (P<0.05) .Conclusion Traditional Chinese medicine combined with ambroxol aerosol inhalation may improve clinical symptoms and lung function of COPD patients in an acute stage. Key words: COPD; Traditional Chinese medicine. Ambroxol

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