RESEARCH ON THE TREATMEMT OF
BRONCHITIS WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN
Fang Hesong1, Fang Hongyu2
1 Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
2 Beijing
Friendship Hospital, Beijing China
Objective: According to
the results of study, the chief pathogen of bronchitis in pediatrics is
virus. Over the years, some pediatricians are used to treat it with
antibiotics; the later however, beside its various side effects is not
useful for virus infection. The traditional Chinese medicine is quite
effective and nontoxic.
Method and Results:
I. Clinical test: The Jincao Zhike Koufuye (JZK) is
an effective Chinese herb agent. Its function is eliminating phlegm and
stopping cough.103 cases were treated with JZK and 43 cases as a control
group to treat with antibiotics were observed comparison. The results
revealed that within one week interval, The total cure rate of JZK is
94.2%, while in antibiotic group only 29.6%. There are significant
differences.
II. Animal
pharmaceutical study of JZK showed that: 1) The JZK was effective to
prolong the latent period of cough as well as diminish the frequency of
cough; 2) The agent has definite action of phlegm elimination; 3) It has
effect of eliminating asthma; 4) The agent has a definite action against
virus; 5)It has inhibition effect against bacteria pathogens causing
respiratory infection; 6)The agent was used in success to control the
fever; 7) the agent has the action of control inflammatory swelling and
exudation, as well as to enhance cellular and non-specific immune function.
Both acute and prolonged toxic tests showed that the agent is non-toxic.
Conclusion: The above
mentioned results indicated that this agent is ready for clinical
application.