A doctor who travels through two eras

Chapter 67 Differences between Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine

Hearing Lin Sanqi's question, Pan Zhengquan's face became a little sad:

"Well, actually, I have consulted many doctors, and they all diagnosed me with tuberculosis. I used to take some penicillin, and it worked well, and my condition was getting better. But look at the situation now, well..."

Penicillin, which can be translated as "penicillin", was as valuable as gold during World War II.

At that time, most of the penicillin in the country was smuggled in by a wealthy man in Hong Kong on a small wooden boat. It was more valuable, so the national flag could be covered with it after his death.

According to official statements, the first penicillin in China was invented in 1949. In fact, this is bragging. The main reason why it was developed from the laboratory was that Dr. Fan Qingsheng, who studied in the United States, brought back three penicillin strains to China.

Even though the official announcement in the 12s that Shanghai Factory No. was already capable of mass-producing penicillin was a reality, with only workers in the production workshop, all relying on manual cultivation, the annual output was limited.

Lactose, one of the key raw materials for producing penicillin, is entirely dependent on imports, so production has not been able to increase and prices have not been able to fall.

Pan Zhengquan was a big professor before, so naturally he had enough money to get penicillin.

But now Professor Pan has become Pan Laoyou, and even his salary has been stopped. You still want penicillin to treat your illness? Sorry, no. That's the reality.

"Penicillin?"

Lin Sanqi thought for a moment, then shook his head:
"In fact, penicillin is only a temporary solution for tuberculosis, not a cure for the disease. It may have a therapeutic effect on the infection caused by tuberculosis and can alleviate the symptoms. But it is ineffective against tuberculosis bacteria. This is why Uncle Pan, you have not been able to cure tuberculosis."

Pan Zhengquan and his wife's eyes lit up:
Pan Ye asked in surprise: "Oh, Lin Sanqi, you also know Western medicine?"

Lin Sanqi raised his chin and said, "That's right, I studied Western medicine."

"Then why are you still working at Kuanjie Chinese Medicine Hospital? Shouldn't you be working at Union Hospital?"

At that time, the best Western medicine hospital in Beijing was Union Medical College Hospital, which was founded by Rockefeller of the United States in 1921 and could be regarded as the No. 1 Western medicine hospital in China.

Lin Sanqi could only scratch his head when asked by the little girl:

"It's a long story. It's mainly because of my parents and my two brothers who both work at Kuanjie Chinese Medicine Hospital, so I have no choice but to go there."

Pan Zhengquan nodded, thinking that these days everything is family-oriented, and they can take better care of each other and support each other, so it is normal for Comrade Lin to go to his parents' workplace.

Pan Ye felt that he could get along well with Lin Sanqi, so he spoke without hesitation:

"Well, then, do you have any way to cure my father's illness using Western medicine?"

Lin Sanqi wanted to show off in front of the girl's parents, so he used his meager knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine to deceive them:
"Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pulmonary tuberculosis is caused by an unknown congenital constitution, worry, fatigue, and long-term illness, which leads to a loss of vital energy. Externally, it is caused by tuberculosis worms, which allow the evil to enter the body and cause the disease.

The patients mainly experience symptoms such as coughing, sputum and night sweats. They sweat abnormally after falling asleep and the sweating stops after waking up. The treatment of traditional Chinese medicine focuses on killing insects, curing tuberculosis, and replenishing the deficiency and nourishing the vital energy.

In the early stage, treatments such as promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, clearing away heat and removing phlegm are needed, while in the later stage, the main focus is on strengthening the body and replenishing qi and blood. "

The Pan family nodded repeatedly, feeling similar to that of a fortune teller.

Pan Ye himself also studied medicine and was familiar with this theory. Seeing that Lin Sanqi was right, he became more convinced.

Seeing that the Pan family listened attentively, Lin Sanqi spoke more enthusiastically: "But Western medicine believes that pulmonary tuberculosis is mainly caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium africanum and Mycobacterium voles, etc.

The treatment idea of ​​Western medicine is to kill bacteria as the main method. As long as the tuberculosis bacteria are killed, tuberculosis will be cured naturally. So if Uncle Pan wants to recover from tuberculosis, he still has to treat it from the perspective of killing bacteria, which is the fundamental cure. "

Pan Zhengquan understood:
"Comrade Lin, what you mean is that my tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria, and the best treatment option now is to kill the bacteria."

"Yes, that's what it means!"

"As far as I know, penicillin is a bactericidal drug. But even if you can get it, Comrade Lin, we can't afford it now."

Pan Ye's originally hopeful eyes suddenly dimmed. Yes, after all, penicillin is still needed, but the problem is that the Pan family has no money. This is a dead end.

Lin Sanqi thought that by 2023, there would be a complete and mature anti-tuberculosis treatment drug program, and the price would not be expensive.

Excluding the examination fees, treatment fees, bed fees, nursing fees, etc., just the medicine itself costs only a few thousand yuan for a course of treatment.

Lin Sanqi was a little greedy for the girl's body, so his head got a little hot, and he patted his chest and said:
"Uncle Pan, let's see. Comrade Pan Ye and I hit it off right away. I'll find a way to get the antibiotics and make sure Uncle Pan lives a healthy life and recovers."

Pan Zhengquan and his wife looked at Lin Sanqi with strange expressions, and then looked at their daughter whose face was as red as an apple.

I thought, wow, these two people have only known each other for a day, and they are so direct and naked to come to my house to show their affection? Are young people nowadays so aggressive?
Not only are they sending food and pork, but now they are even sending antibiotics that are as valuable as gold.

Pan Zhengquan is in his forties, so he naturally wouldn't think that Lin Sanqi is a modern-day Hua Tuo. Even if Hua Tuo was, he would have to charge for medicine and consultation, right? So there is only one conclusion.

This kid has his eyes on the cabbage in his garden.

Pan Zhengquan was a little hesitant about whether to accept this "ill-intentioned" offer.

If you accept it, you can cure your illness and maybe even have enough food to eat.

But if you accept it, it means "selling your daughter for fame and fortune". What if the other party is a wolf in sheep's clothing, wouldn't that be pushing your daughter into the fire?

While Pan Zhengquan's face was uncertain, Pan Ye couldn't help it:
"Lin Sanqi, do you really have a way to cure my dad? Then, can you treat him first? How much money does it cost... I, I owe you first, and I will definitely find a way to repay you later!"

After hearing this, Pan Zhengquan really wanted to cover his forehead, thinking that his little Baicai was still too inexperienced and too naive. The hardest thing to repay in the world is the debt of favor.

Lin Sanqi didn't think so much. He was more interested in pleasing the girl. Who can blame Mao Xiaotong for being the girl? Which straight man wouldn't like Mao Xiaotong?

"Okay, but I need to get a sputum sample from Uncle Pan for testing today to confirm whether it is tuberculosis. Only then can I prescribe the right medicine."

"Great, Dad, cough up some phlegm, I'll go get the cup... Lin Sanqi, is one phlegm enough?"

Pan Zhengquan thought, forget it, everything is fate after all, just let it go.

"Ahem, tui~~~~"

(End of this chapter)