Volume 1,Issue 2
Clinical Observation of TCM Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Anxiety
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated with anxiety. Methods: Ninety patients with moderate-to-severe stable COPD were randomly divided into a control group (n=45) and an experimental group (n=45). The control group received conventional therapy, while the experimental group was additionally treated with TCM pulmonary rehabilitation, including Tai Chi and Liuzijue. Outcomes were assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, and COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Results: At 3-month follow-up, the experimental group showed significant improvements in HAMA, mMRC, and CAT scores compared to baseline (all P < 0.05). After 6 months, both groups exhibited further improvements in all outcomes (all P < 0.05), with the experimental group demonstrating superior efficacy in HAMA, mMRC, and CAT scores compared to the control group (all P < 0.05). Conclusion: TCM pulmonary rehabilitation significantly alleviates anxiety and respiratory symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, highlighting its potential as a complementary therapeutic strategy.
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