Effect of Zhuli Capsule on Phlegm-heat Syndrome (Tan-re Zheng)
Effect of Zhuli Capsule on Phlegm-heat Syndrome (Tan-re Zheng)
This trial aims to evaluate the clinical control rate of sputum by Zhuli Capsule in the
 treatment of the Phlegm-heat Syndrome （Tan-re Zheng）in the patients with acute exacerbation
 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic bronchitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Meet the diagnostic criteria of acute exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary
 disease or chronic bronchitis;

 2. Meet the diagnostic criteria of Phlegm-heat Syndrome (Tan-re Zheng) in TCM

 3. Age from 18 to 75 years old, regardless of gender;

 4. The score of each dimension of the sputum assement scale is ≥1;

 5. Those who have not participated in other drug clinical research in the past one month;

 6. Sign the informed consent letter.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchial cancer or other lung diseases.

 2. Loose stools due to Spleen deficiency and stomachache caused by cold.

 3. Diabetes or severe cardiovascular, liver (ALT>1.5×ULN), kidney (Cr>1.5×ULN) and other
 primary diseases.

 4. Pregnant and lactating women.

 5. Patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.

 6. Those who cannot give full informed consent due to mental disorders.

 7. People with disabilities recognized by law.

 8. People with allergies, or allergic to the ingredients of the drug used in this test.

 9. Those who have used drugs with expectorant effects within the day.

 10. Patients who are participating in clinical trials of other drugs. -