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Liver transplant patients require lifelong immunotherapy， and if they are infected by SARS-Cov-2， their immune function will face double whammy. This report described the integrated approach of traditional Chinese and western medicine in the treatment of a liver transplant patient with severe COVID-19. The treatment was involved with western medicine such as antiviral， immunosuppressive， focusing on maintaining immune balance. Traditional Chinese medicine was given based on the differentiation of syndromes， targeting at the core pathogenesis and using methods such as promoting qi circulation， clearing heat and resolving dampness， draining lung and relieving panting. Following the treatment， the patient exhibited notable improvement in clinical symptoms and liver function， leading to the effective cessation of disease progression and a shortened recovery period.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most urgent problems in global health since its discovery, which is characterized by high prevalence rate, multiple complications and poor long-term prognosis.And hyperphosphatemia, which has not been overcome clinically, is the most common complications of CKD.Keeping blood phosphorus concentrations within a normal range is extremely important for CKD patients, which not only effectively improves their prognosis, but also extends their lifespan.This article will briefly review the progress in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia from the aspects of dietary control, replacement of phosphorus-containing drugs, comparison of phosphorus binders, excretion of urinary phosphorus, and intensification of dialysis and traditional Chinese medicine.