Xuedong An's research while affiliated with RMIT University and other places

... 11,12 While TCM is extensively used for COPD in China and East Asian countries, it has been gaining interest in Western countries. 11,13 The use of TCM as an adjunct combined with standard biomedications exerts the beneficial effects of relieving respiratory discomfort, reducing incidence of COPD exacerbations, and improving quality of life. Although previous studies have reported on the application of TCM in the treatment COPD, the studies were confined to a specific region, with short-term follow-up, and small sample sizes. ...

... These have shown that P. ginseng improves lung function and overall quality of life compared with pharmacotherapy alone. However, few studies have explored P. ginseng against COPD and other associated disorders, such as chronic bronchitis, but these have shown encouraging results [12][13][14][15]. These studies have resulted in a better understanding of ginseng's phytocomponents, their possible mechanism of action, pharmacological properties, and toxicological profile. ...

... In particular, acupuncture is used by 17% to 19% of allergic rhinitis patients. 11 A recent study from Australia showed that acupuncture was more effective than sham acupuncture treatment for persistent allergic rhinitis, 12 similar to that found in Germany. 13 "Biqiu", a terminology originating from the classical Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) literature Huang Di Nei Jing, 14 is a disease in TCM that demonstrates a set of symptoms that are similar to those of AR. 15 In TCM, the basic pathogenesis of 'Biqiu' is inadequate functioning of the lung 'Qi' caused by external or internal pathogenic factors, often companied by 'Qi' insufficiency in the spleen and kidney. ...