Objective:To observe the curative effect of Relieving Cough and Asthma Decoction combined with acupoint application in the treatment of cough variant asthma(CVA)with phlegm accumulation in lung type.Methods:Ninety-six cases were randomly divided into two groups,48 cases in each group.The two groups were treated with conventional western medicine combined with acupoint application,and the observation group were treated with Relieving Cough and Asthma Decoction in addition for 2 weeks.Results:The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of cough,throat itching,wheezing due to retention of phlegm in throat,loose stool,CRP,PCT,WBC,IL-6 and CD8+in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,while CD3+and CD4+were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in adverse reactions between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Relieving Cough and Asthma Decoction combined with acupoint application is effective in the treatment of CVA with phlegm accumulation in lung type,without serious adverse reactions.
Cough variant asthma(CVA)Accumulation of phlegm in the lungRelieving Cough and Asthma DecoctionAcupoint application