Objective: To explore the curative effect of Qufeng Zhike decoction in the treatment of subacute cough. Method: According to the random number table

104 cases of subacute cough were randomly divided into study group and control group

the patients in the study group using Qufeng Zhike decoction. And the control group was given powerful loquat capsule for treatment

1 tablets each time. This article compared short-term and long-term effect beteen the two group. Result: The patients in the study group of 38 cases were cured

8 cases markedly effective

effective in 4 cases

the total effective rate was 96.15%;while the patients in the control group 14 cases were cured

15 cases markedly effective

effective in 7 cases

the total effective rate was 69.23%;the statistical analysis found the cure rate (73.08% ) and the total effective rate (96.15% ) of study group was significantly higher that of in the control group (26.92%

69.23% )

and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The average cough symptoms disappeared time of study group [(2.10±1.52) weeks] was shortened than shortened that of control group [(3.52±1.65) weeks] (t=4.11

P<0.05). In addition

to evaluate the long-term efficacy between the two groups found that patients in the study group of 28 cases were cured

effective in 18 cases

the total effective rate was 88.46%;while the patients in the control group cured 20 cases

effective in 12 cases

the total effective rate was 61.54%;the statistical analysis found that long-term study group were significantly higher than the total effective the control group

and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=10.05

P<0.05). Conclusion: The clinical efficacy of Qufeng Zhike decoction is precise

and it can alleviate the pain of patients

and no obvious adverse reaction.