Herbal medicine for flu-triggered COPD flare-ups
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a Chinese herbal medicine called Xuanfei Jiangzhuo to see if it helps people with COPD who are having a flare-up caused by the flu. The goal is to improve breathing and speed up recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that has gotten worse because of the flu.
- Your doctor has confirmed the flu with a test (like a nasal swab).
- You do not have pneumonia or heart failure as the main cause of your symptoms.
- You are not allergic to any ingredient in the study medicine.
- You can come for follow-up visits and can be reached by phone or mail.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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