Research progress in traditional Chinese medicine of Kawasaki disease

Abstract

Objective: This review is to explore the role of TCM in the management of KD .

The pathogenesis of KD is still unclear, and it is mainly believed to be related to genetics, immunity and infection there is no specific drug in treatment, and the overall principle is to control inflammation and minimize the risk of coronary aneurysm.

Methods: The relevan published articles , data and information of KD at home and abroad were collected from the Internet,and management of KD were compared and analyzed to compare the role of TCM .

Results:  there is no unified standard for the usage and dosage of gamma globulin, aspirin and glucocorticoid in the acute stage, and they have certain toxic and side effects, and they are different in different countries  .

conclusion

As a traditional medical means in China, traditional Chinese medicine has shown advantages in the treatment of this disease, and its research progress is summarized as follows.