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 patientsStudy population
4 weeksTreatment 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.
Effect of Acupuncture for Chronic Cough Patients: A Meta-Analysis
박지은, 김태호, 이수연, et al.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
3.2 pointsLCQ score improvement
9 studiesAnalyzed 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.
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 patientsStudy 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.
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 patientsStudy population
12 weeksTreatment duration
Combined acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in alleviating bronchial hyperresponsiveness and reducing rescue inhaler dependence in exercise-induced asthma patients.
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Allergic Asthma
김유진, 박현수, 이정민, et al.
Phytomedicine (2024)
16 studiesAnalyzed studies
1,284 patientsTotal study population
4.1 pointsACT score improvement
Herbal medicine treatment shows positive effects on symptom control improvement and immune indicator improvement in allergic asthma and can be utilized as adjunct to standard treatment.
Immediate and Sustained Effects of Nasal Pharmacopuncture for Allergic Rhinitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
이현주, 김수한, 정다빈, et al.
대한침구의학회지 (2023)
57.4%Nasal congestion VAS reduction
156 patientsStudy population
91%Patient satisfaction
Nasal pharmacopuncture treatment shows immediate relief effects for major symptoms of allergic rhinitis and is a treatment with high patient satisfaction.
Effects of Nasal Irrigation and Herbal Medicine Combined Treatment for Chronic Rhinitis: A Case Report of 7 Cases
오승현, 김진아, 박동우, et al.
한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2024)
61%TNSS reduction rate
7 patientsNumber of cases
8 weeksTreatment duration
Combined nasal irrigation and herbal medicine treatment shows synergistic effects in symptom relief of chronic rhinitis patients, and large-scale studies are warranted.
Narrative Review of Acupuncture Effects for Nasal Obstruction Related to Deviated Nasal Septum
정해인, 이광수, 김나연, et al.
Korean Journal of Acupuncture (2023)
8 studiesReviewed papers
6 acupointsMajor 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.
Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Prescription and Auricular Acupuncture for Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kim YJ, Park SH, Lee HJ, et al.
Obesity Research and Clinical Practice (2024)
6.8kgWeight Reduction
7.4cmWaist Circumference Reduction
4.6%Body Fat Percentage Reduction
The combination of herbal medicine and auricular acupuncture demonstrates synergistic effects in obesity treatment, showing superior results in weight, body fat, and waist circumference compared to monotherapy.
Weight Loss Effect and Safety of Mahuang-Containing Herbal Medicine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cho JH, Nam DH, Kim KS, et al.
Phytotherapy Research (2023)
3.7kgAdditional Weight Loss
8.4%Basal Metabolic Rate Increase
18 studiesNumber of Reviewed Studies
Mahuang-containing herbal medicine demonstrates significant weight loss effects through basal metabolic rate increase, with confirmed safety at appropriate doses.