Objective: To observe the clinical effects of Banxia Xiexin decoction combined with cupping in treating gastroesophageal reflux-related chronic cough. Method: Sixty cases with gastroesophageal reflux induced cough were randomly divided into two groups: the treatment group treated with of Banxia Xiexin decoction combined with cupping therapy (30 cases)

the control group treated with routine western medicine therapy (30 cases). Result: In the treatment group

13 cases of 30 cases were cured

9 cases were effective

5 cases were improved

the total effective rate being 90%; in the control group 5 cases of 30 cases

were cured

8 cases were markedly effective

6 cases were improved

the total efficiency being 63.3%

there was significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: Banxia Xiexin decoction combined with cupping in treating gastroesophageal reflux-related chronic cough indicates a significant efficacyl

and can control the development of diseases and improve clinical symptoms.