Experience of Professor WANG Xiangqi in the treatment of hemoptysis of lung cancer from the aspect of"Yang deficiency and blood loss"
Hemoptysis is one of the common complications of lung cancer,which not only seriously harms the physical health of patients,but also causes patients'sense of fear and heavy psychological burden,which is not conducive to patients'active cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation.This article summarizes the clinical experience of Professor WANG Xiangqi in the treatment of hemoptysis of lung cancer from the aspect of"Yang deficiency and blood loss".Through reviewing the writings of ancient doctors and combining with the personal clinical observation,Mentor WANG believes that hemoptysis of lung cancer is not fully caused by the fire burning of the collaterals,the deficiency of Qi(气),and the stasis of blood.Yang(阳)deficiency and blood loss is also one of the common pathogenesis.In the case of Yang deficiency and Yin(阴)cold constitution,the function of the viscera declines,the movement of Qi and blood is not smooth,and the phlegm and dampness can not be heated,which is easy to form a lump accumulation,and even develops into cancer.In addition,the long-term detention of cancer toxins in the human body,further damages the Yang and deplets the Qi,therefore,patients with cancer are more prone to the pathogenesis of Yang and Qi deficiency.In clinical practice,we should attach importance to the combination of holistic concept and syndrome differentiation and treatment,the four diagnostic methods are integrated,the treatment is based on Yin and Yang,and we should be good at reconciling Yin and Yang to restore the balance of the body,and be flexible in selecting prescription and medication.At the same time of warming and tonifying Yang,the treatment is supplemented by invigorating Qi,regulating Qi,activating blood stasis,and inducing fire to return to the original source to enhance the hemostatic effect.The mechanism of hemoptysis in lung cancer of Yang deficiency type is elaborated from four aspects respectively:"Yang deficiency is easy to cause deficiency of Qi,and Qi deficiency leads to blood loss","Yang deficiency will inevitably lead to Yin deficiency,which finally leads to blood loss","Yang deficiency causes cold accumulation,which in turn causes blood stasis",and"If fire does not return to the original source,deficiency fire will bum the lung and damage collaterals".Traditional Chinese medicine has unique advantages in the treatment of lung cancer hemoptysis,which can not only effectively relieve the symptoms of hemoptysis,but also contribute to the recovery of systemic function,prevent tumor recurrence and metastasis,delay the progression of the disease,improve the quality of life of patients,and extend the survival time of patients.
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