bronchiectasis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: According to the "Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Bronchiectasis in China" released by the Infectious Diseases Group of the Respiratory Disease Branch of the Chinese Medical Association in 2021, patients diagnosed with bronchiectasis through high- resolution CT scan. According to the "Expert Consensus on Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Bronchiectasis" released by the Respiratory Disease Professional Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies in 2022, the diagnosis is "phlegm heat obstructing the lungs" or "phlegm dampness obstructing the lungs". Age >= 18 years old. At least 2 times of acute exacerbation have occurred in the past year. Coughing occurred daily for the 14 days prior to inclusion. During the 14 days prior to the inclusion, the condition of bronchiectasis remained stable without any medication adjustments. Agree to maintain the long-term medication regimen as unchanged as possible during the study period. The patient or their authorized representative signs the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Suffering from cystic fibrosis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the main diagnosis. Asthma is the main diagnosis. Smokers who have not quit smoking. The forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) is less than 30%. Receiving saline nebulization or used expectorants in the past 30 days. Saline atomization intolerance. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Currently participating in other treatment-related clinical trials. After saline atomization, FEV1 decreased by more than 15%.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acute exacerbation frequency; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Days of antibiotic use associated with acute exacerbation;Efficacy Evaluation Scale for Phlegm Turbidity Syndrome;quality of life with bronchiectasis questionnaire;EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire;Leicester cough questionnaire;St. Georges respiratory questionnaire; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
China-Japan Friendship Hospital