Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Cough: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)
Original authors · Lee SY, Choi HK, Watanabe K, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.pupt.2023.102218
Summary
Fourteen RCTs (total 1,180 patients) evaluating herbal medicine treatment for chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks were meta-analyzed. The herbal medicine group showed significant improvements in cough frequency and LCQ scores.
Key figures
Included studies
14 studies
Total participants
1,180 patients
LCQ improvement
WMD 3.2
Conclusion
Herbal medicine shows significant efficacy in reducing chronic cough frequency and improving quality of life.
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