Objective: To observe the effect of strengthening earth to generate metal method on BODE index and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Method: Sixty patients with stable COPD were randomly divided into treatment and control group. The control group was treated with bronchodilator or glucocorticoid

the treatment group was treated with strengthening earth to generate metal method on the basis of rrgular treatment in the control group

and the calculation of the BODE index score included body mass index (BMI)

degree of airflow obstruction (FEV1% pred)

dyspnea (MMRC)

exercise capacity (6MWD). The St·George S Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) was used to evaluate the quality of life of patients. BODE index and the SGRQ score changes before and after treatment were observed. Result: In selected 60 cases

on the end of the study a total of 3 patients was lost

57 patients entered qualified patients. ① In the treatment group BMI

FEV1

6MWT

MMRC and the BODE index were decreased after treatment compared with before treatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In control group

BMI

FEV1

6MWT

BODE index after treatment had no significant change

MMRC decreased after treatment comparted with before treatment (P<0.05)

compared with the control group

the BODE index in treatment group was significantly different (P<0.01). ②SGRQ total score and SGRQ total score after treatment were decreased (73.64±11.29

56.98±14.14;73.68±8.84

64.86±8.45)

two groups showed significantly different (P<0.01). Conclusion: The strengthening earth to generate metal method can significantly improve stable BODE index and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.