Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (01): 54-58.doi: 10.16138/j.1673-6087.2025.01.11

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Research progress on pathogenesis and treatment of refractory asthma in traditional Chinese medicine

DU Wei1, LIU Hongwei2, ZHANG Yada3, CHEN Yiren3, TANG Binqing3()   

  1. 1. Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
    2. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201400, China
    3. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200071, China
  • Received:2024-07-29 Online:2025-02-28 Published:2025-04-30
  • Contact: TANG Binqing E-mail:tangbinqing1979@aliyun.com

Abstract:

The article focuses on research and treatment of refractory asthma as it responds poorly to conventional Chinese medicine treatments, which suggests that the disease has unique pathogenesis in traditional Chinese medicine. Exploring its specific pathogenesis will help develop more targeted treatments to improve clinical efficacy. This article systematically summarizes the views and treatments method of various scholars from three aspects: pathogenic factors, vital qi, and location of the disease. It aims to fully reveal the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of the disease and provide a basis and guidance for clinical practice and research.

Key words: Refractory asthma, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pathogenesis

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