ABSTRACT
Objective To observe the effect of Fufei Gushen Decoction on the BODE index, an index for body mass index(BMI), airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity, in severe and extremely severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with lung-kidney deficiency interweaved with phlegm and blood stasis at stable stage. Methods Eighty qualified COPD patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 40 cases in each group. Both groups were given inhalation of Seretide (Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone Propionate Powder for inhalation) , and the treatment group was given oral use of Fufei Gushen Decoction additionally. The treatment for the two groups lasted for 3 months. Before and after treatment, BMI, the percentage of forced expiratory volume in one second of the predicted value (FEV1%) , dyspnea index of modified British Medical Research Council (MMRC), and exercise performance index of 6-min walking test (6MWT) in the two groups were observed. Results (1) After treatment, FEV1%, MMRC dyspnea index, 6MWT scores and BODE index overall scores of severe and extremely severe patients in the treatment group were much improved(P 0.05). MMRC dyspnea index, 6MWT scores and BODE index overall scores of severe and extremely severe patients inthe control group were much improved (P 0.05).(2) Except for BMI, the parameters of FEV1%, MMRC dyspnea index, 6MWT scores and BODE index overall scores of the treatment group were much improved as compared with those of the control group after treatment(P < 0.05). Conclusion Fufei Gushen Decoction combined with inhalation of Seretide exerts certain effects on decreasing the BODE index scores, relieving symptoms, and improving pulmonary function, exercise performance and the quality of life of COPD patients with lung-kidney deficiency interweaved with phlegm and blood stasis at stable stage.
