Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Herbal Medicine Maintenance Treatment for Stable-Phase COPD Patients
Journal · Chronic Respiratory Disease (2023)
Original authors · 정민재, 김도현, 박소연, et al.
DOI · 10.1177/14799731231195847
Summary
A meta-analysis of 15 RCTs (total 1,378 patients) evaluating acute exacerbation prevention effects of herbal medicine maintenance treatment for stable-phase COPD patients. The herbal medicine maintenance treatment group showed 0.8-fewer annual acute exacerbations, with 33% lower hospitalization rate.
Key figures
Annual exacerbation reduction
0.8 episodes
Analyzed studies
15 studies
Hospitalization rate reduction
33%
Conclusion
Herbal medicine maintenance treatment shows significant effects on acute exacerbation prevention and hospitalization rate reduction in stable-phase COPD patients and may be included in long-term management strategies.
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