Q. I am being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — can I add herbal medicine?
Many people do combine them. Please tell us your current medication and test results.
📝 Detailed Answer
A meta-analysis covering herbal medicine maintenance treatment in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reports prevention of acute exacerbations and a reduction in hospital admissions.
There are also a cohort study on exercise tolerance and quality of life, and a meta-analysis examining the effect of combining tai chi and doin exercise. This means it is better to look at the physical activity side alongside.
If you have a lung function test report, please bring it. Please do not reduce the inhaler on your own, and tell us the names of your current medication.
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