Research Progress in Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory Cough
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(03).03Keywords:
Refractory cough, TCM practitioners, Etiology an pathogenesis, Treatment methods and formulaeAbstract
Refractory cough, defined as chronic cough persisting for over 8 weeks with ineffective conventional treatment, involves mechanisms such as airway hyperresponsiveness, abnormal neural sensitivity, and immune imbalance. Modern medical therapies face limitations in efficacy and significant side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), guided by the principles of “holistic concept’ and “treatment based on syndrome differentiation”, demonstrates unique advantages through regulating visceral functions and improving airway microenvironment. This paper systematically summarizes theoretical characteristics and therapeutic strategies proposed by TCM practitioners for refractory cough over the past decade, integrates clinical applications and cutting-edge technologies, and explores future development directions to provide references for clinical practice and research.
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