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[Clinical and experimental studies on treating infantile pneumonia with Feiyan Mixture]

H Yan1, Z Chen, S Li

  • 1Beijin Children's Hospital, Beijing (100045).

Abstract

Insights

Feiyan Mixture (FYM) effectively treats infantile pneumonia with anti-inflammatory, antitussive, expectorant, and antispasmodic effects. Clinical trials showed comparable efficacy to antibiotics, indicating FYM as a viable treatment option.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Infantile pneumonia is a common respiratory infection in children.
  • Exploring effective and safe treatments for infantile pneumonia is crucial.
  • Feiyan Mixture (FYM) is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Feiyan Mixture (FYM) on infantile pneumonia.
  • To investigate the underlying mechanisms of FYM in treating infantile pneumonia.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical trial involving 128 patients treated with FYM.
  • Comparison of FYM efficacy against a control group treated with antibiotics.
  • Systematic clinical observation and animal experimental studies.

Main Results:

  • The effective rate for FYM was 89.0%, compared to 94.73% for antibiotics (P > 0.05).
  • No significant difference in efficacy was observed between FYM and antibiotic treatments.
  • Animal studies confirmed FYM's anti-inflammatory, antitussive, expectorant, and antispasmodic properties.

Conclusions:

  • Feiyan Mixture (FYM) demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory, antitussive, expectorant, and antispasmodic effects.
  • FYM is an effective treatment for infantile pneumonia, comparable to conventional antibiotic therapy.
  • The findings support the use of FYM in pediatric respiratory care.

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