What medicine should I take for bronchiectasis? Chinese medicine is effective in treating it

Bronchiectasis can cause chronic and recurrent coughs, which are more severe in the morning and evening. Long-term bronchiectasis can also lead to lung infections. It can be treated with Chinese medicine, and you can choose some Chinese medicines that can clear the lungs, resolve phlegm, clear away heat and detoxify.

1. Phlegm-heat accumulated in the lungs: Treatment: clearing away heat, detoxifying, promoting lung function and resolving phlegm.

Prescription: Qianjin Weijing Decoction and Platycodon Decoction with modifications. The imperata root, scutellaria baicalensis, houttuynia cordata, honeysuckle, forsythia suspensa, and patrinia salsa in the prescription can clear away heat and detoxify, drain the lungs and treat carbuncles; wax gourd seed, raw coix seed, and peach kernel can eliminate pus and phlegm, clear away heat and dampness, and resolve blood stasis and promote blood circulation; Adenophora radix, Dendrobium candidum, Platycodon grandiflorum, Apricot kernel, Stemona bulb, loquat leaf, and licorice can moisten the lungs, clear away heat, promote lung function, relieve cough and resolve phlegm. If the patient coughs up a lot of pus and sputum, accompanied by fever and constipation, fresh bamboo juice, Viola yedoensis and rhubarb can be added to the above formula to enhance the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, resolving phlegm and discharging pus; if accompanied by hemoptysis, rhubarb charcoal, Sanguisorba officinalis and Rubia cordifolia can be selected as appropriate, which have the effects of clearing heat, cooling blood and stopping bleeding; adding raw Astragalus to the above formula has the effects of invigorating Qi, strengthening the body, expelling toxins and discharging pus, so it should be used heavily regardless of whether there is deficiency of the body.

2. Heat injures the lungs: Treatment: Clear the liver and reduce fire, cool the blood and stop bleeding.

Prescription: Daihesan with added ingredients. In the prescription, Indigo, Scutellaria, Cortex Moutan and Gardenia can clear the liver, drain heat and cool blood; Pumice, Sea Clam Powder, Morus Alba, Aster, Platycodon and Licorice can nourish the lungs, resolve phlegm and relieve cough; Radix Rehmanniae, Rhubarb, Raw Platycladus orientalis, Thistle and Small Thistle can clear heat, cool blood and stop bleeding; Angelica sinensis can nourish 3. Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire: Treatment method: nourish yin and clear heat, moisten the lungs and stop bleeding, resolve phlegm and stop cough.

Prescription: Lily Solidifying Gold Decoction with modifications. The lily, ophiopogon and fritillaria in the prescription can moisten the lungs, produce body fluid, resolve phlegm and relieve cough; the radix rehmanniae, rhizoma anemarrhenae and rhizoma anemarrhenae can nourish yin, clear heat and moisten the lungs; the scutellaria baicalensis, bletilla striata, white peony root and herba ecliptae can clear heat, cool blood and stop bleeding; the donkey-hide gelatin and herba spatholobi can nourish yin and blood. Licorice can harmonize various medicines and also has the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. If the patient has suffered from yin damage and hot flashes, add 10g each of Rehmannia glutinosa and Bletilla striata to enhance the efficacy of nourishing yin, clearing heat and relieving restlessness. If the patient has a large amount of hemoptysis accompanied by pale complexion and profuse sweating, it is a critical symptom of qi and blood loss. The patient should be allowed to lie down, and should be urgently treated with Du Shen Decoction to replenish qi and consolidate the body, and emergency rescue combining Chinese and Western medicine should be carried out as appropriate.

3. Insufficient lung qi: Treatment: Nourish lung qi, moisten the lungs and relieve cough.

Prescription: Shengmai San combined with Shashen Maimendong Decoction with modifications. In the formula, Pseudostellaria baicalensis and Adenophora scabra can invigorate qi and nourish the lungs; Ophiopogon japonicus, Polygonatum odoratum and Lilium can nourish yin, moisten the lungs and relieve cough; Schisandra chinensis, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Tangerine peel, Poria cocos and Licorice can nourish the lungs, relieve cough and reduce phlegm; Angelica sinensis and donkey-hide gelatin can nourish yin and blood, and also have a cough-relieving effect. If qi deficiency is obvious, you can use codonopsis, ginseng or raw astragalus as appropriate to enhance the effect of invigorating qi and nourishing the lungs. When the symptoms of bronchiectasis are relieved or tend to disappear after treatment in the acute stage, dietary therapy can be used as an adjunct to strengthening the body and eliminating pathogens, thereby promoting recovery. (1) Ginseng porridge: 3g ginseng powder or slices, 100g polished rice, add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, simmer over low heat until cooked, take a little rock sugar and boil the juice, then add it to the porridge. It is used for people who suffer from qi deficiency, laziness to speak, shortness of breath when moving, and lack of energy and laziness to speak. Regular consumption can benefit the vital energy and boost the spirit. (2) Stewed hen with Angelica and Codonopsis: 15g each of Angelica and Codonopsis, 1 hen, appropriate amounts of ginger, green onion, rice wine, and salt. Put the above ingredients into the gutted chicken, place in a casserole, and add appropriate amount of water. Place the casserole in a high heat and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the meat is cooked. It is used for people with both qi and blood deficiency, fatigue, and pale complexion. Regular consumption has the functions of nourishing qi and blood, replenishing deficiency and strengthening the body.