Treatment of Phthisis in Ancient Times

Traditional Chinese medicine in ancient times was usually difficult to completely cure consumption. The medical level in ancient times was relatively low, and the knowledge and treatment ability of consumption were limited. The treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine could only relieve or improve the quality of life to a certain extent. It was difficult to completely cure the phthisis. Traditional Chinese medicine mainly treated phthisis by conditioning the lungs and the body's functions, but it usually could not cure it. In ancient times, consumption was a disease that affected the whole body, and the patient was extremely thin. Ancient Chinese medicine mainly used methods such as replenishing deficiency, clearing heat, and killing insects to treat phthisis. Commonly used drugs included Yuehua Pill, Baihe Gujin Soup, Qinghao Biejia Soup, and so on. However, the specific treatment effect varied from individual to individual, and there was no guarantee of a complete cure. The progress of modern medicine had made the treatment of lung cancer more effective, but the effect of ancient Chinese medicine on lung cancer was limited.

There were two ways to treat phthisis: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine used the method of diagnosis and treatment to treat phthisis. Different types of symptoms were treated with different drugs. The common Chinese medicines were Yuehua Pills, Baihe Gujin Soup, Shenling Baizhu Powder, etc. These medicines had the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the lung, clearing heat, killing insects, nourishing yin and reducing fire. Western medicine mainly used a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of consumption. Commonly used drugs were isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. In short, both traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine could be used for the treatment of consumption. The specific method to choose should be decided according to the patient's condition and the doctor's suggestion.

The treatment methods for phthisis mainly included medication and Chinese medicine treatment. Drug therapy was the most commonly used method for consumption, usually using a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs. Commonly used drugs included isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. Traditional Chinese medicine adopted the method of diagnosis and treatment based on different symptoms. Different drugs were used for treatment according to different types of symptoms. The common Chinese medicines were Yuehua Pills, Baihe Gujin Soup, Shenling Baizhu Powder, etc. These medicines had the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the lung, clearing heat, killing insects, nourishing yin and reducing fire. In short, the treatment of consumption needed to choose the appropriate treatment method according to the patient's specific conditions and strictly follow the doctor's recommendations.

The treatment principle of phthisis was to nourish the deficiency and cultivate the vitality, and to fight against phthisis and kill insects. The purpose of nourishing the body was to strengthen one's vital energy, improve one's ability to resist diseases, and promote recovery. When treating phthisis, we should mainly nourish lung qi and lung yin. Depending on the strength of the physique, the focus of treatment might be different. Anti-parasitic drugs referred to the use of drugs to kill the bacteria. Commonly used drugs included isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutal, streptomycinin, and pyrazinamid. In general, the treatment principle of phthisis was to improve the patient's resistance to disease and recovery speed by replenishing the deficiency and cultivating the vitality and anti-phthisis killing insects.

The treatment of phthisis was to nourish yin and nourish the lungs, replenish qi and strengthen the spleen. The treatment methods included the methods of nourishing the lung and calming the cough, clearing heat and reducing phlegm, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of phthisis focused on the overall diagnosis and treatment, taking into account the patient's physique and the stage of the disease to adopt the corresponding treatment method. At the same time, it was often combined with anti-inflammatory western medicine in clinical practice to achieve the effect of taking care of both the symptoms and the root cause and restoring health.

The treatment methods for phthisis mainly included drug therapy and auxiliary therapy. Drug therapy was the main treatment method. Commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs included isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamid, and ethambutal. These drugs needed to be used according to the doctor's instructions and complete the entire course of treatment to avoid drug resistance. The treatment time was usually six months or longer, and the specific time was determined by the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation. Other than medication, supplementary treatment was also important. The patient should pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue and mental stimulation, and maintain a good mentality. Having enough sleep and rest would help the body recover. A reasonable diet was also crucial for recovery. It was to consume enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to strengthen the body's resistance. During the treatment period, the patients needed to take certain isolation measures to prevent the bacteria from spreading to others. Follow the doctor's and health department's instructions and take the correct isolation and protective measures. In short, the treatment methods for consumption mainly included drug therapy and auxiliary therapy. The medication needed to be used according to the doctor's instructions and the entire course of treatment needed to be completed. The auxiliary treatment included paying attention to rest, eating reasonably, and taking quarantine measures.

In ancient times, the main ways of infection were through respiratory tract infection and digestive tract infection. According to ancient literature, consumption could be transmitted to others through the droplets released by an infected person when coughing, sneezing, talking, or singing. In addition, ancient people also believed that consumption could be transmitted through the digestive tract, such as by ingesting food that contained the bacteria. However, ancient medicine had limited knowledge of consumption and lacked scientific understanding of the cause and transmission route, so it was impossible to take effective prevention and treatment measures.

The lung-protecting pill created by Zhang Zhongjing had a certain effect on the treatment of phthisis. According to the documents provided, the Fei-protecting Pill was made up of a variety of Chinese medicinal herbs, including Eupolyphaga Seu, Human Milky Way, Stemona Stemona, Fleeceflower Flower Root, Bletillia Striata, Sanguisorba, Humulus, Solomon's seal, and so on. These herbs were ground into powder and made into pills. Each time, eight grams was taken, two to three times a day. Baofei Pill could be used in combination with other prescriptions such as Sanguisorba and Humulus Humulus Herb and external application of Feilao ointment to improve the efficacy. However, the provided literature did not provide specific clinical data or research results to prove the efficacy of Baofei Pill on consumption. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether the lung protecting pill could really improve the efficacy of the treatment for lung cancer.

The duck prescription for treating lung cancer was a method to treat lung cancer, and it had special effects for lung cancer. According to the information provided, the duck prescription could treat lung cancer, but the effect on other extra-lung cancer was not obvious. However, the specific treatment method and drug ingredients were not provided. Therefore, he could not provide any more detailed information.

The main reasons for the difficulty in treating ancient phthisis were as follows: First, the lack of modern antibiotics in ancient times made it difficult to effectively suppress and kill the bacteria, making it difficult to cure phthisis. Secondly, the medical facilities in ancient times were not perfect, and they could not provide advanced diagnosis and treatment methods, which limited the treatment effect of consumption. In addition, the treatment methods of ancient Chinese medicine mainly used Chinese medicine to regulate the lungs and body functions. Although it could alleviate and improve the quality of life, it could not cure the disease. Ancient environmental conditions may also affect the effectiveness of the treatment of consumption, such as air pollution and poor hygiene. In general, there were many reasons why it was difficult to treat phthisis in ancient times, including the lack of modern medicine and technology, inadequate medical facilities, and environmental factors.