Clinical study of Kang'ai Xiaoshui Cream in the external treatment of malignant pleural effusion / 国际中医中药杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the efficacy of Kang'ai Xiaoshui Cream in the treatment of malignant pleural effusions.Methods Forty-three patients with malignant pleural effusions were randomly recruited into a treatment group and a contrast group..The treatment group included 22 cases were treated by Kang'ai Xiaoshui Cream externally,while the contrast group covered 21 cases were treated by IL-2.Results The effective rate of pleural fluid was 63.64%and 57.14% in the treatment group and the contrast group respectively,not showing distinct difference(P>0.05).The positive reactions of pleura adhesion,improvement of life quality,and the adverse reactions of the treatment group were better than contrast group (P<0.05).Conclusion Kang'ai Xiaoshui Cream Can effectively control the malignant pleural effusions and improve the life quality of patients.