Pneumonia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All patients meet the diagnostic criteria for pneumonia; 2. aged between 18 and 80 years old; 3. without severe heart, liver, or kidney diseases; 4. voluntarily participate in this study and have signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with cough due to tracheobronchial and pulmonary infections, bronchial foreign bodies, tuberculosis, gastroesophageal reflux, etc. 2. those with skin conditions unsuitable for acupoint patching; 3. women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 4. individuals with a history of uncontrollable mental illness; 5. and those allergic to the adhesive tape used in acupoint patching.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cough symptom improvement (frequency, intensity, duration);Safety outcomes (including skin reactions, allergic reactions, systemic reactions); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life (daily activity limitation and psychological status due to cough);Improvement of traditional Chinese medicine clinical symptoms;Visual Analog Scale (VAS); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (Sun Yat-sen University Liver Hospital)