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Table 3 TCM syndrome difference

From: Efficacy and safety of Jia Wei Bushen Yiqi formulas as an adjunct therapy to systemic glucocorticoids on acute exacerbation of COPD: study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded, multi-center, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Primary symptoms

(1) Wheezing, shortness of breath, and deterioration with movement

(2) Fatigue, or spontaneous sweating, and aggravation when in movement

(3) Easy to catch cold, fear of wind

(4) Quantity of sputum is yellow or sticky

(5) The face or lips look purple and blue

Secondary symptoms

(1) Fever or thirst, like cold drink

(2) The waist and knees are sore and weak

(3) Tinnitus, dizziness

(4) Incontinence or heavy urine volume

(5) Pale or spotted tongue with yellow fur, slipping quick pulse