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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

Research Papers
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Total 71 papers

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis

이수빈, 김정호, 박선미, et al.

Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)

14 studies Analyzed studies
1,056 patients Total study population
71% Average efficacy rate

Herbal medicine treatment is a promising treatment option for symptom management in chronic bronchitis, but methodological quality of research needs improvement.

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis

이수빈, 김정호, 박선미, et al. Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)
14 studies Analyzed studies
1,056 patients Total study population
71% Average efficacy rate

Summary

Fourteen clinical studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of herbal medicine treatment for chronic bronchitis were systematically reviewed. Various prescriptions including Ijin-tang, Cheongpye-tang, and Samso-eum were used, with most studies reporting significant improvements in cough/sputum symptoms and pulmonary function indicators.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment is a promising treatment option for symptom management in chronic bronchitis, but methodological quality of research needs improvement.

Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Expectorant Effect of Modified Ijin-tang for Cough with Sputum: A Case Series

오진수, 김하늘, 정민서, et al.

한방재활의학과학회지 (2024)

65% Sputum output reduction
11 patients Number of cases
82% Sputum characteristic improvement rate

Modified Ijin-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription for sputum volume reduction and characteristic improvement in damp-phlegm-type cough patients.

Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Expectorant Effect of Modified Ijin-tang for Cough with Sputum: A Case Series

오진수, 김하늘, 정민서, et al. 한방재활의학과학회지 (2024)
65% Sputum output reduction
11 patients Number of cases
82% Sputum characteristic improvement rate

Summary

A case series administering modified Ijin-tang for 4 weeks to 11 patients diagnosed with damp-phlegm-type cough. After treatment, daily sputum output decreased by average 65%, and sputum color changed from yellow to clear in 82% of patients. Cough frequency also concurrently decreased.

Key Conclusion

Modified Ijin-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription for sputum volume reduction and characteristic improvement in damp-phlegm-type cough patients.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Management of Pediatric Asthma: Treatment Strategies and Evidence

한가영, 이승재, 김도연, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)

23 studies Reviewed papers
5 stages Management protocol
15 years Review period

The Korean medicine approach to pediatric asthma provides various treatment tools for symptom control and recurrence prevention, showing potential for integrative medicine management models.

Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Narrative Review on Korean Medicine Management of Pediatric Asthma: Treatment Strategies and Evidence

한가영, 이승재, 김도연, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2023)
23 studies Reviewed papers
5 stages Management protocol
15 years Review period

Summary

A comprehensive narrative review of Korean medicine treatment strategies for pediatric asthma. Clinical evidence for herbal medicine treatment such as Mahaenggamseok-tang and Socheongryong-tang, and pediatric acupoint massage and moxibustion was organized, and a staged Korean medicine management protocol was proposed.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine approach to pediatric asthma provides various treatment tools for symptom control and recurrence prevention, showing potential for integrative medicine management models.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effects of Herbal Medicine Adjuvant Treatment in Pneumonia Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

김성민, 이예진, 조한결, et al.

Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)

4.2 days Recovery duration reduction
110 patients Study population
89% Shadow resolution rate

Adjunctive administration of modified Saengmaek-san promotes clinical recovery in pneumonia recovery phase patients and presents evidence for integrative medicine treatment.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effects of Herbal Medicine Adjuvant Treatment in Pneumonia Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

김성민, 이예진, 조한결, et al. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (2023)
4.2 days Recovery duration reduction
110 patients Study population
89% Shadow resolution rate

Summary

A study comparing addition of modified Saengmaek-san to standard antibiotic treatment versus standard treatment alone in 110 patients in the recovery phase of community-acquired pneumonia. The herbal medicine combination group showed average 4.2-day reduction in time to complete recovery, with significantly higher chest X-ray shadow resolution rate.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive administration of modified Saengmaek-san promotes clinical recovery in pneumonia recovery phase patients and presents evidence for integrative medicine treatment.

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Approach for Interstitial Lung Disease: A Systematic Review

박정우, 김시현, 이동건, et al.

Integrative Medicine Research (2024)

11 studies Analyzed studies
FVC 5.3% FVC decline mitigation
38% Dyspnea VAS improvement

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in suppressing progression of interstitial lung disease and improving quality of life, but large-scale clinical trials are needed.

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Approach for Interstitial Lung Disease: A Systematic Review

박정우, 김시현, 이동건, et al. Integrative Medicine Research (2024)
11 studies Analyzed studies
FVC 5.3% FVC decline mitigation
38% Dyspnea VAS improvement

Summary

Eleven studies evaluating Korean medicine treatment efficacy for interstitial lung disease (ILD) were systematically reviewed. Effects of prescriptions such as Cheongpyebowon-tang and Jaeumganghwa-tang in slowing forced vital capacity (FVC) decline rate and alleviating dyspnea symptoms were reported.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment can play an adjunctive role in suppressing progression of interstitial lung disease and improving quality of life, but large-scale clinical trials are needed.

Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Tai Chi and Doin Exercise in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients: A Meta-Analysis

이민호, 정세영, 김가람, et al.

COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2023)

42.7 m 6-min walk distance increase
12 studies Analyzed studies
1,048 patients Total study population

Combined Tai Chi and Doin exercise is effective for improving exercise capacity and quality of life in COPD patients and is recommended as complementary exercise to existing pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Tai Chi and Doin Exercise in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients: A Meta-Analysis

이민호, 정세영, 김가람, et al. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2023)
42.7 m 6-min walk distance increase
12 studies Analyzed studies
1,048 patients Total study population

Summary

A meta-analysis of 12 RCTs (total 1,048 patients) evaluating the effect of combined Tai Chi and Doin exercise in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for COPD patients. The combination group showed average 42.7 m increase in 6-minute walk distance, with significant improvement in COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores.

Key Conclusion

Combined Tai Chi and Doin exercise is effective for improving exercise capacity and quality of life in COPD patients and is recommended as complementary exercise to existing pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Early Galgeun-tang Administration on Initial Cold Symptoms: A Systematic Review

김동현, 박수진, 이재훈, et al.

대한한방내과학회지 (2024)

2.3 days Symptom duration reduction
12 studies Analyzed studies
87% Symptom improvement rate

Early Galgeun-tang administration is effective for rapid cold symptom relief and reduced illness duration, with a favorable safety profile.

Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Early Galgeun-tang Administration on Initial Cold Symptoms: A Systematic Review

김동현, 박수진, 이재훈, et al. 대한한방내과학회지 (2024)
2.3 days Symptom duration reduction
12 studies Analyzed studies
87% Symptom improvement rate

Summary

Twelve studies on the effect of Galgeun-tang administration within 48 hours of cold onset were systematically analyzed. The early administration group showed an average 2.3-day reduction in symptom duration, with significantly faster fever resolution time. Side effect reports were limited to only 3 cases of mild gastrointestinal disturbance.

Key Conclusion

Early Galgeun-tang administration is effective for rapid cold symptom relief and reduced illness duration, with a favorable safety profile.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Therapeutic Effect of Maekmundong-tang on Persistent Post-Influenza Cough: A Randomized Controlled Trial

정윤서, 최민규, 한지영, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

68% Cough frequency reduction
86 patients Study population
4 weeks Treatment duration

Maekmundong-tang shows significant cough reduction effect versus placebo in persistent post-influenza cough, providing evidence for Korean medicine treatment of post-infectious cough.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Therapeutic Effect of Maekmundong-tang on Persistent Post-Influenza Cough: A Randomized Controlled Trial

정윤서, 최민규, 한지영, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
68% Cough frequency reduction
86 patients Study population
4 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Maekmundong-tang treatment versus placebo was compared in 86 patients with cough persisting more than 3 weeks after influenza infection. After 4 weeks of treatment, the Maekmundong-tang group showed 68% reduction in cough frequency, with significant improvements in throat dryness and nocturnal cough episodes.

Key Conclusion

Maekmundong-tang shows significant cough reduction effect versus placebo in persistent post-influenza cough, providing evidence for Korean medicine treatment of post-infectious cough.

Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Bojungikgi-tang Combination Treatment for Post-COVID-19 (Long COVID) Fatigue and Dyspnea: A Prospective Cohort Study

이상훈, 김혜진, 박영민, et al.

대한한의학회지 (2024)

42% Fatigue scale improvement
124 patients Study population
58 m 6-min walk distance increase

Bojungikgi-tang shows promising potential as adjunctive treatment for fatigue and dyspnea symptom improvement in long COVID patients.

Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Bojungikgi-tang Combination Treatment for Post-COVID-19 (Long COVID) Fatigue and Dyspnea: A Prospective Cohort Study

이상훈, 김혜진, 박영민, et al. 대한한의학회지 (2024)
42% Fatigue scale improvement
124 patients Study population
58 m 6-min walk distance increase

Summary

A prospective cohort study comparing Bojungikgi-tang combination administration versus standard care in 124 patients with fatigue and dyspnea persisting more than 12 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis. After 8 weeks of observation, the Bojungikgi-tang group showed 42% improvement in Chalder fatigue scale and significant increase in 6-minute walk distance.

Key Conclusion

Bojungikgi-tang shows promising potential as adjunctive treatment for fatigue and dyspnea symptom improvement in long COVID patients.

Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Cough Patients: A Meta-Analysis

박지은, 김태호, 이수연, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)

3.2 points LCQ score improvement
9 studies Analyzed studies
54% Cough frequency reduction

Acupuncture shows significant efficacy in quality of life improvement and cough frequency reduction in chronic cough patients, and can be used complementarily to conventional treatment.

Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Cough Patients: A Meta-Analysis

박지은, 김태호, 이수연, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
3.2 points LCQ score improvement
9 studies Analyzed studies
54% Cough frequency reduction

Summary

Nine RCTs evaluating acupuncture for chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks were meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed average 3.2-point improvement in Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) scores compared to controls, with significantly reduced cough frequency.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture shows significant efficacy in quality of life improvement and cough frequency reduction in chronic cough patients, and can be used complementarily to conventional treatment.

Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Clinical Effect of Modified Socheongryong-tang for Pediatric Asthma with Nocturnal Cough

한미경, 정성훈, 김보라, et al.

대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)

75.9% Nocturnal cough reduction rate
62 patients Study population
15.3% PEFR improvement rate

Modified Socheongryong-tang is an effective Korean medicine treatment that significantly reduces nocturnal cough frequency and improves pulmonary function in pediatric asthma.

Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Clinical Effect of Modified Socheongryong-tang for Pediatric Asthma with Nocturnal Cough

한미경, 정성훈, 김보라, et al. 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
75.9% Nocturnal cough reduction rate
62 patients Study population
15.3% PEFR improvement rate

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administering modified Socheongryong-tang for 8 weeks to 62 pediatric asthma patients with 3 or more weekly nocturnal coughs. After treatment, weekly nocturnal cough episodes decreased from 5.8 to 1.4, and PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate) improved by 15.3%.

Key Conclusion

Modified Socheongryong-tang is an effective Korean medicine treatment that significantly reduces nocturnal cough frequency and improves pulmonary function in pediatric asthma.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Exercise-Induced Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

조현우, 이다은, 박상기, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

42% Inhaler use reduction
74 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in alleviating bronchial hyperresponsiveness and reducing rescue inhaler dependence in exercise-induced asthma patients.

RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Exercise-Induced Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

조현우, 이다은, 박상기, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
42% Inhaler use reduction
74 patients Study population
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

In 74 adult patients diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma, an acupuncture plus moxibustion combination group was compared with an inhaler-alone group. After 12 weeks, the combination group showed significantly reduced post-exercise FEV1 decline and 42% reduction in inhaler use frequency.

Key Conclusion

Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in alleviating bronchial hyperresponsiveness and reducing rescue inhaler dependence in exercise-induced asthma patients.