Established in 1992, theDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Pulmonology) at ShenzhenTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hospital is a comprehensive clinicaldepartment that integrates medical care, education, and research. Guided by thehospital’s motto "Unity, Integrity, Inheritance, Innovation",we adhere to a development philosophy that prioritizes equal emphasis on TCMand Western medicine, highlights TCM’s unique strengths, integrates internaland external therapies, and combines treatment with prevention. Through yearsof dedicated discipline development, we have evolved into a leading respiratorycare center with robust technical expertise, distinctive TCM features, provenclinical outcomes, and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Department Honors
Key TCM Specialty of Guangdong Province
Key TCM Specialty of Shenzhen
National Standardized Construction Unit of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) for Tertiary Hospitals
National PCCM Respiratory Rehabilitation Training Base
Chairman Unit of the Pulmonary Disease Committee, Shenzhen Association of TCM
Training Base for Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Guangdong Medical Association for Primary Healthcare
Quality Control Center for TCM Internal Medicine, Shenzhen
Expert Team
Our department boasts anexceptional team of medical professionals, including:
1 Provincial-level Famous TCM Physician
1 Municipal-level Famous TCM Physician
3 Provincial/Municipal-level Inheritance Mentors for Famous TCM Physicians
3 Doctoral Supervisors
6 Master’s Supervisors
Many team members haveearned prestigious titles such as "Shenzhen Outstanding Physician,""Anti-Epidemic Hero," "Outstanding TCM Talent of the PengchengQihuang Program," and "Shenzhen Health Elite Talent."
Academic Leader
Vice President Chen Shengis a distinguished Pengcheng Xinglin Leading Talent and the sole "XinglinFamous Physician" from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine based inShenzhen. He serves as:
Head of the Shenzhen TCM Expert Group for COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment
Vice President of the Respiratory Branch, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
Vice Chairman of the Respiratory Branch, Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association
Department Leadership
The department has beensteered by three successive chief physicians: Gao Xue, Qu Jinglai, and ChenSheng, whose contributions laid a solid foundation for its growth. Since 2023,Chief Physician Xie Wei has served as the department director, drivingcontinuous innovation and development.
Clinical Services
We offer integratedTCM-Western medicine diagnosis, treatment, research, and education for a widerange of respiratory conditions, including:
Lung cancer and pulmonary nodules
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Bronchial asthma
Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis
Pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Chronic bronchitis
Sleep apnea syndrome
We operate specializedclinics for pulmonary nodules/lung cancer, COPD, asthma, sleep-disorderedbreathing, and smoking cessation to provide targeted care.
Facilities & Operations
Inpatient Wards: 2 wards with 66 beds
Team: Over 40 medical professionals
Specialized Centers & Laboratories: Respiratory Endoscopy Center, Pulmonary Function Lab, TCM Comprehensive Therapy Room
Advanced Equipment: Electronic bronchoscopes, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and other cutting-edge diagnostic tools
Volume: Annually, we serve over 80,000 outpatients and admit more than 1,800 inpatients
Academic Collaboration & Innovation
Through the "FamousDoctors, Top Hospitals, Elite Clinics" initiative, we maintain in-depthpartnerships with the China-Japan Friendship Hospital (National Center forIntegrated TCM-Western Medicine Respiratory Care). We have establishedinheritance studios for:
National TCM Master Chao Enxiang
Longjiang TCM School
National Famous TCM Physician Zhang Hongchun
Long-term guidance fromnational-level TCM experts and scholars helps us continuously elevate clinicalcapabilities, research innovation, and technology translation.
Epidemic Response &TCM Drug Development
We take a leading role inTCM-based prevention and treatment of respiratory infectious diseases. Our teamled the formulation and ongoing optimization of the Shenzhen TCMProtocol for COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment, and developed aninnovative TCM drug, Guben Qingfei Granules,which has received acceptance from the National Medical Products Administration(NMPA).
Smart Healthcare &Pulmonary Rehabilitation
We integrate TCM withmodern technology to deliver full-cycle pulmonary rehabilitation via anintelligent data platform. We are also actively developing smart wards usingwearable devices to enhance patient care.
TCM Dominant Therapies& Customized Medications
We focus on three core TCMstrengths: managing cough, asthma, and dyspnea. Our clinical services extend tothree emerging areas:
Precision diagnosis, treatment, and whole-cycle management ofpulmonary nodules and lung cancer (integrated TCM-Western medicine)
Full-cycle pulmonary rehabilitation with integratedTCM-Western medicine
Interventional diagnosis and treatment via respiratoryendoscopy
We provide patients with"precision, minimally invasive, full-cycle" care, supported by:
In-hospital preparations and approved formulas: Zhike Liyan Granules, Jiawei Chuanbei Pipa Syrup, Fuzheng Sanjie Pills, Huatan Pills, Feixian Pills
Customized TCM ointments: Yifei Bushen Ointment (lung and kidney tonifying), Jianpi Huatan Ointment (spleen-invigorating and phlegm-resolving), Huatan Dingzhi Ointment (smoking cessation)
TCM characteristic therapies: Autologous blood therapy, TCM nasal irrigation, bianstone moxibustion, auricular point pressing, etc.
Research Achievements
Over the past 5 years, wehave:
Secured 3 projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, along with multiple provincial and ministerial-level research grants
Participated in 3 National Key R&D Programs
Received over 10 million yuan in research funding
Won awards such as the Science and Technology Award of the Chinese Society of TCM
Published more than 100 academic papers, including over 10 indexed in SCI journals
Compiled over 10 medical monographs
Filed 4 patents
