Observation on the therapeutic effect of Tongqiao Pinghan formula in the treatment of pediatric adenoid hypertrophy(lung and spleen Qi deficiency syndrome)
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of Tongjiao Pinghan formula in the treatment of adenoid hypertrophy in children with lung and spleen Qi deficiency type.Methods:One hundred and two children with adenoid hypertrophy(lung and spleen Qi deficiency type)were randomly divided into an observation group(n=51)and a control group(n=51).The control group received conventional Western medical treatment,and the observation group was treated with Tongqiao Pinghan formula.The clinical efficacy,recurrence rate,TCM symptom score,adenoid volume score,serum allergen-specific IgE(sIgE)level,inflammation index and quality of life(OSA-18 score)were compared between the two groups after 1 month of treatment.Results:The TCM symptom score,adenoid volume score,sIgE index,TNF-a,IL-6 index,OSA-18 score,and recurrence rate were lower and IL-10 index and total effective rate were higher in the observation group than the control group after treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion:Tongqiao Pinghan formula can reduce the serum sIgE level and the volume of adenoids in children with adenoid hypertrophy,regulate the level of inflammatory indicators,and improve the prognosis.