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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Acupuncture Effects for Nasal Obstruction Related to Deviated Nasal Septum

정해인, 이광수, 김나연, et al.

Korean Journal of Acupuncture (2023)

8 studies Reviewed papers
6 acupoints Major acupoints used
73% Mean symptom improvement rate

Acupuncture can be utilized as a conservative treatment for nasal obstruction symptoms in patients with deviated nasal septum, and well-designed clinical trials are needed in the future.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Narrative Review of Acupuncture Effects for Nasal Obstruction Related to Deviated Nasal Septum

정해인, 이광수, 김나연, et al. Korean Journal of Acupuncture (2023)
8 studies Reviewed papers
6 acupoints Major acupoints used
73% Mean symptom improvement rate

Summary

A comprehensive review of treatment mechanisms and clinical evidence of acupuncture for nasal obstruction symptoms due to deviated nasal septum. Mechanisms of nasal mucosal blood flow modulation at acupoints such as LI20, LI4, and GV23, and nasal airway patency improvement effects were analyzed, with potential as conservative treatment before and after surgery discussed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can be utilized as a conservative treatment for nasal obstruction symptoms in patients with deviated nasal septum, and well-designed clinical trials are needed in the future.

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Meta-Analysis ENT Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Rhinitis Treatment Focused on Socheongryong-tang

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

82.3% Symptom Improvement Rate
1420 subjects Participants
18 papers Analyzed Papers

Socheongryong-tang is effective in improving major symptoms of allergic rhinitis and can be utilized as a safe treatment with low adverse event rates.

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Meta-Analysis ENT Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Rhinitis Treatment Focused on Socheongryong-tang

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
82.3% Symptom Improvement Rate
1420 subjects Participants
18 papers Analyzed Papers

Summary

A systematic review including 18 RCTs was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Socheongryong-tang for allergic rhinitis. Analysis of 1,420 patients showed significant improvements in major symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, and rhinorrhea in the Socheongryong-tang group.

Key Conclusion

Socheongryong-tang is effective in improving major symptoms of allergic rhinitis and can be utilized as a safe treatment with low adverse event rates.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Modified Changija-san for Sinusitis Patients

Choi YJ, Seo BK, Han CH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)

76.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
96 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Modified Changija-san is an effective Korean medicine treatment for symptom and quality-of-life improvement in chronic sinusitis patients.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Modified Changija-san for Sinusitis Patients

Choi YJ, Seo BK, Han CH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
76.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
96 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety-six patients with chronic sinusitis were compared over 8 weeks between modified Changija-san and placebo groups. Nasal endoscopic findings and SNOT-22 scores significantly improved in the treatment group. Side effects were limited to 3 cases of mild gastrointestinal disturbance.

Key Conclusion

Modified Changija-san is an effective Korean medicine treatment for symptom and quality-of-life improvement in chronic sinusitis patients.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Pediatric Otitis Media

Lee JH, Kim YS, Hwang DS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

71.1% Tympanic Membrane Improvement Rate
45 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment can reduce recurrence frequency and contribute to hearing improvement in pediatric recurrent otitis media.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Pediatric Otitis Media

Lee JH, Kim YS, Hwang DS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
71.1% Tympanic Membrane Improvement Rate
45 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Forty-five pediatric patients with recurrent otitis media received combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in tympanic membrane findings and audiometric tests after treatment.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment can reduce recurrence frequency and contribute to hearing improvement in pediatric recurrent otitis media.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Immunomodulatory Effect of Okbyeongpung-san in Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Park MJ, Shin HK, Lim BS, et al.

Phytomedicine (2023)

78.9% TNSS Improvement Rate
128 subjects Participants
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Okbyeongpung-san demonstrated significant effects on immunomodulation and symptom alleviation in allergic rhinitis patients.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Immunomodulatory Effect of Okbyeongpung-san in Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Park MJ, Shin HK, Lim BS, et al. Phytomedicine (2023)
78.9% TNSS Improvement Rate
128 subjects Participants
p<0.001 Statistical Significance

Summary

One hundred twenty-eight patients with allergic rhinitis were compared over 12 weeks between Okbyeongpung-san and placebo groups. Serum IgE and eosinophil counts decreased significantly in the treatment group, with marked improvement in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS).

Key Conclusion

Okbyeongpung-san demonstrated significant effects on immunomodulation and symptom alleviation in allergic rhinitis patients.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Cohort Study of Eungyo-san Combined with Gamgil-tang in Recurrent Tonsillitis Patients

Yoon SJ, Kang BM, Cho NR, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

63.2% Recurrence Reduction Rate
180 subjects Participants
6 months Follow-up Period

Eungyo-san combined with Gamgil-tang is effective in preventing tonsillitis recurrence and may serve as an alternative treatment to reduce antibiotic use frequency.

View Source 2021
Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Cohort Study of Eungyo-san Combined with Gamgil-tang in Recurrent Tonsillitis Patients

Yoon SJ, Kang BM, Cho NR, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
63.2% Recurrence Reduction Rate
180 subjects Participants
6 months Follow-up Period

Summary

One hundred eighty patients with recurrent tonsillitis were divided into Eungyo-san plus Gamgil-tang treatment (90 patients) and conventional treatment (90 patients) groups, followed for 6 months. The herbal treatment group showed significantly fewer tonsillitis recurrences.

Key Conclusion

Eungyo-san combined with Gamgil-tang is effective in preventing tonsillitis recurrence and may serve as an alternative treatment to reduce antibiotic use frequency.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Effects for Postnasal Drip Syndrome

Han SY, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

74.6% Symptom Improvement Rate
890 subjects Total Subjects
12 papers Analyzed Papers

Acupuncture demonstrates significant effects in symptom alleviation as a complementary treatment for postnasal drip syndrome.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Effects for Postnasal Drip Syndrome

Han SY, Moon SK, Jung WS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
74.6% Symptom Improvement Rate
890 subjects Total Subjects
12 papers Analyzed Papers

Summary

Twelve clinical trials were systematically analyzed to evaluate acupuncture effects in patients with postnasal drip syndrome. In data from 890 patients, the acupuncture group demonstrated significantly lower postnasal drip symptom scores compared with controls.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture demonstrates significant effects in symptom alleviation as a complementary treatment for postnasal drip syndrome.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Long-term Effect Analysis of Bojungikgi-tang in Chronic Rhinitis Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Jang IS, Ryu BH, Nam DW, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

79.2% 12-Month Symptom Improvement Maintenance
240 subjects Participants
6 sites Participating Hospitals

Bojungikgi-tang is effective for long-term symptom management in chronic rhinitis patients, with sustained effects confirmed even after treatment completion.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Long-term Effect Analysis of Bojungikgi-tang in Chronic Rhinitis Patients: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Jang IS, Ryu BH, Nam DW, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
79.2% 12-Month Symptom Improvement Maintenance
240 subjects Participants
6 sites Participating Hospitals

Summary

Two hundred forty patients with chronic rhinitis at 6 Korean medicine hospitals received Bojungikgi-tang and were followed for 12 months. Symptom improvement effects persisted for more than 6 months even after treatment completion.

Key Conclusion

Bojungikgi-tang is effective for long-term symptom management in chronic rhinitis patients, with sustained effects confirmed even after treatment completion.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Case Report of Hyungaeyongyo-tang Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

Oh JM, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

87.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
8 cases Case Number
7 days Onset of Effect

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is a herbal prescription that can be expected to provide rapid symptom relief in early treatment of acute sinusitis.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Case Report of Hyungaeyongyo-tang Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

Oh JM, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
87.5% Symptom Improvement Rate
8 cases Case Number
7 days Onset of Effect

Summary

Eight patients with acute sinusitis received Hyungaeyongyo-tang for 2 weeks with progress monitoring. All patients showed marked improvement in facial pain, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion symptoms beginning on day 7 of treatment.

Key Conclusion

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is a herbal prescription that can be expected to provide rapid symptom relief in early treatment of acute sinusitis.

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Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Approach to Allergic Rhinitis: A Narrative Review

Sung WS, Im JG, Cho KH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2025)

85 papers Analyzed Papers
10 years Analysis Period
5 types Major Treatment Types

Korean medicine research on allergic rhinitis is growing both quantitatively and qualitatively, with expansion of evidence-based research.

View Source 2025
Narrative Review ENT Disorders

Recent Trends in Korean Medicine Approach to Allergic Rhinitis: A Narrative Review

Sung WS, Im JG, Cho KH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2025)
85 papers Analyzed Papers
10 years Analysis Period
5 types Major Treatment Types

Summary

Treatment trends were summarized through analysis of 85 papers on Korean medicine treatment of allergic rhinitis published in the past 10 years. Various treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and intranasal pharmacopuncture have been studied, with research on immunomodulatory mechanisms increasing.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine research on allergic rhinitis is growing both quantitatively and qualitatively, with expansion of evidence-based research.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Long-term Socheongryong-tang Administration in Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Bae JH, Hong SU, Kim EH, et al.

Phytomedicine (2021)

81.2% Symptom Improvement Rate
64 subjects Participants
0 cases Liver/Kidney Abnormalities

Long-term administration of Socheongryong-tang is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric allergic rhinitis patients.

View Source 2021
Before-After ENT Disorders

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Long-term Socheongryong-tang Administration in Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Bae JH, Hong SU, Kim EH, et al. Phytomedicine (2021)
81.2% Symptom Improvement Rate
64 subjects Participants
0 cases Liver/Kidney Abnormalities

Summary

Sixty-four pediatric allergic rhinitis patients aged 6-14 received Socheongryong-tang for 24 weeks, with assessment of blood tests and symptom scores. Symptoms continuously improved without abnormalities in liver or kidney function.

Key Conclusion

Long-term administration of Socheongryong-tang is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric allergic rhinitis patients.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Case Study of Modified Imyeong-tang for Patients with Hearing Loss After Otitis Media

Kwon HJ, Ahn CB, Jeong SY, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)

12.3 dB Average Hearing Improvement
12 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

Combined modified Imyeong-tang and acupuncture may help with hearing recovery in patients with hearing loss after otitis media.

View Source 2019
Case Study ENT Disorders

Case Study of Modified Imyeong-tang for Patients with Hearing Loss After Otitis Media

Kwon HJ, Ahn CB, Jeong SY, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)
12.3 dB Average Hearing Improvement
12 subjects Participants
16 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Twelve adult patients complaining of persistent hearing loss after otitis media received combined modified Imyeong-tang and acupuncture for 16 weeks. Pure tone audiometry confirmed an average hearing improvement of 12.3 dB.

Key Conclusion

Combined modified Imyeong-tang and acupuncture may help with hearing recovery in patients with hearing loss after otitis media.

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