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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for phlegm-heat obstructing lungs syndrome

From: Efficacy and safety of Tanreqing oral liquid in treatment of acute bronchitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Category

Symptoms or signs

Main symptoms

Cough, expectoration

Minor symptoms

Fever; sore throat; chest tightness; thirst; yellow urine; dry stool

Tongue

Red tongue with a yellow or yellow greasy coating

Pulse condition

Slippery and rapid pulse

  1. Diagnostic criteria: both main symptoms + at least one of the minor symptoms + appropriate tongue and pulse condition
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