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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effects of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Nutritional Status in Pediatric Anorexia: A Literature Review

Jang HK, Kim WJ, et al.

Clinical Nutrition Research (2019)

22 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Treatment types
High Clinical applicability

Korean medicine combination therapy contributes in multiple ways to improving nutritional status and growth indicators in pediatric anorexia patients.

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Narrative Review Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Effects of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Nutritional Status in Pediatric Anorexia: A Literature Review

Jang HK, Kim WJ, et al. Clinical Nutrition Research (2019)
22 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Treatment types
High Clinical applicability

Summary

Twenty-two studies on the nutritional status improvement effects of Korean medicine combination therapy (herbal medicine, acupuncture, Chuna) for pediatric anorexia were comprehensively reviewed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy contributes in multiple ways to improving nutritional status and growth indicators in pediatric anorexia patients.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Airway Hyperresponsiveness Improvement Effect of Socheongryong-tang for Bronchial Asthma: A Double-Blind RCT

Park HS, Kim JM, Lee WK, et al.

Respiratory Medicine (2024)

120 patients Participants
23% FEV1 improvement
12 weeks Treatment duration

Socheongryong-tang is effective for improving airway hyperresponsiveness and pulmonary function in asthma patients.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Airway Hyperresponsiveness Improvement Effect of Socheongryong-tang for Bronchial Asthma: A Double-Blind RCT

Park HS, Kim JM, Lee WK, et al. Respiratory Medicine (2024)
120 patients Participants
23% FEV1 improvement
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

A double-blind randomized trial comparing Socheongryong-tang versus placebo over 12 weeks in 120 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma. The Socheongryong-tang group showed significant improvements in PC20 methacholine, FEV1, and ACT scores.

Key Conclusion

Socheongryong-tang is effective for improving airway hyperresponsiveness and pulmonary function in asthma patients.

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Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Cough: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lee SY, Choi HK, Watanabe K, et al.

Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)

14 studies Included studies
1,180 patients Total participants
WMD 3.2 LCQ improvement

Herbal medicine shows significant efficacy in reducing chronic cough frequency and improving quality of life.

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Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Chronic Cough: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lee SY, Choi HK, Watanabe K, et al. Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)
14 studies Included studies
1,180 patients Total participants
WMD 3.2 LCQ improvement

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 Conclusion

Herbal medicine shows significant efficacy in reducing chronic cough frequency and improving quality of life.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Exercise Tolerance Improvement Effect of Bopye-tang in Stable COPD Patients: A Prospective Cohort

Kim DH, Song MJ, et al.

International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2024)

100 patients Participants
42 m 6-min walk improvement
6 months Follow-up period

Bopye-tang combination improves exercise tolerance and quality of life in stable COPD patients.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Exercise Tolerance Improvement Effect of Bopye-tang in Stable COPD Patients: A Prospective Cohort

Kim DH, Song MJ, et al. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2024)
100 patients Participants
42 m 6-min walk improvement
6 months Follow-up period

Summary

One hundred patients with GOLD 2-3 stage COPD were followed for 6 months, divided into a Bopye-tang combination group and a standard treatment group. The Bopye-tang group showed significant improvements in 6-minute walk distance and SGRQ scores.

Key Conclusion

Bopye-tang combination improves exercise tolerance and quality of life in stable COPD patients.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combination Herbal Medicine on FVC and FEV1 Improvement in Patients with Reduced Pulmonary Function: An RCT

Cho SJ, Park BH, Li M, et al.

Phytomedicine (2025)

80 patients Participants
8.5% FVC improvement
16 weeks Treatment duration

Combination herbal medicine is effective for improving respiratory function in patients with reduced pulmonary function.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combination Herbal Medicine on FVC and FEV1 Improvement in Patients with Reduced Pulmonary Function: An RCT

Cho SJ, Park BH, Li M, et al. Phytomedicine (2025)
80 patients Participants
8.5% FVC improvement
16 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Eighty patients with restrictive lung disease were randomized to a combination herbal medicine or placebo group and compared over 16 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed significant improvements in FVC and FEV1.

Key Conclusion

Combination herbal medicine is effective for improving respiratory function in patients with reduced pulmonary function.

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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Effects of Eungyo-san for Acute Bronchitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung MH, Yoo SH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

60 patients Participants
82% Symptom improvement rate
5 days Treatment duration

Eungyo-san is effective for rapid symptom relief in acute bronchitis.

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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Effects of Eungyo-san for Acute Bronchitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung MH, Yoo SH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
60 patients Participants
82% Symptom improvement rate
5 days Treatment duration

Summary

Eungyo-san was administered for 5 days to 60 patients with acute bronchitis, and body temperature, CRP, cough frequency, and sputum volume were evaluated. Symptoms significantly improved from day 3 of treatment.

Key Conclusion

Eungyo-san is effective for rapid symptom relief in acute bronchitis.

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Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Airway Inflammation-Modulating Effects of Acupuncture in Asthma Patients: A Systematic Review

Shin YS, Kim AY, Chen H, et al.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research (2023)

18 studies Included studies
12 studies Positive results
Moderate Evidence level

Acupuncture can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for airway inflammation modulation in asthma, though additional research is needed.

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Systematic Review Respiratory Conditions

Airway Inflammation-Modulating Effects of Acupuncture in Asthma Patients: A Systematic Review

Shin YS, Kim AY, Chen H, et al. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research (2023)
18 studies Included studies
12 studies Positive results
Moderate Evidence level

Summary

Eighteen studies evaluating airway inflammation-modulating effects of acupuncture in asthma patients were systematically reviewed. Decreasing trends in eosinophil counts, FeNO, and IgE were reported in the acupuncture group.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can be utilized as adjunctive therapy for airway inflammation modulation in asthma, though additional research is needed.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Maekmundong-tang for Post-Cold Chronic Cough: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JK, Lee GH, et al.

Chest (2024)

100 patients Participants
Non-inferiority confirmed Primary outcome
4 weeks Treatment duration

Maekmundong-tang shows efficacy equivalent to codeine in managing post-cold chronic cough with fewer side effects.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Maekmundong-tang for Post-Cold Chronic Cough: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Han JK, Lee GH, et al. Chest (2024)
100 patients Participants
Non-inferiority confirmed Primary outcome
4 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

One hundred patients with chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks after a cold were randomly assigned to a Maekmundong-tang or codeine group and compared over 4 weeks. Cough frequency reduction in the Maekmundong-tang group was equivalent to codeine, with significantly fewer drowsiness side effects.

Key Conclusion

Maekmundong-tang shows efficacy equivalent to codeine in managing post-cold chronic cough with fewer side effects.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Herbal Medicine Preventive Treatment on COPD Acute Exacerbation Frequency: A 2-Year Cohort

Yoo BK, Min SH, Park KS, et al.

COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2023)

200 patients Participants
38% Exacerbation reduction
2 years Follow-up period

Herbal medicine preventive treatment combination is effective in reducing acute exacerbation frequency in COPD patients.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Herbal Medicine Preventive Treatment on COPD Acute Exacerbation Frequency: A 2-Year Cohort

Yoo BK, Min SH, Park KS, et al. COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2023)
200 patients Participants
38% Exacerbation reduction
2 years Follow-up period

Summary

Two hundred COPD patients were divided into a herbal medicine preventive treatment combination group and a standard treatment group, and acute exacerbation frequency was followed for 2 years. The herbal medicine combination group had significantly lower annual acute exacerbation frequency.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine preventive treatment combination is effective in reducing acute exacerbation frequency in COPD patients.

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Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis: A Meta-Analysis

Kim YK, Oh SE, Yamamoto T, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

12 studies Included studies
980 patients Total participants
SMD -0.76 Effect size

Combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment is superior to drug monotherapy in alleviating chronic bronchitis symptoms.

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Meta-Analysis Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis: A Meta-Analysis

Kim YK, Oh SE, Yamamoto T, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
12 studies Included studies
980 patients Total participants
SMD -0.76 Effect size

Summary

Twelve RCTs (total 980 patients) evaluating combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment for chronic bronchitis were meta-analyzed. The combination treatment group showed significant improvements in cough scores, sputum volume, and FEV1.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine-acupuncture treatment is superior to drug monotherapy in alleviating chronic bronchitis symptoms.

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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Dyspnea: A Pre-Post Comparison

Baek MH, Song JS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

50 patients Participants
72% Dyspnea improvement
8 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery of post-COVID-19 dyspnea.

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Before-After Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Dyspnea: A Pre-Post Comparison

Baek MH, Song JS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
50 patients Participants
72% Dyspnea improvement
8 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Modified Bopye-tang and acupuncture were performed for 8 weeks on 50 patients with dyspnea persisting more than 3 months after COVID-19. mMRC scores, 6-minute walk distance, and SpO2 significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment promotes recovery of post-COVID-19 dyspnea.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Steroid-Reducing Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Asthma: An RCT

Lee KH, Chung YJ, et al.

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2025)

80 patients Participants
65% vs 35% Reduction success rate
24 weeks Observation period

Herbal medicine combination may contribute to inhaled steroid reduction in pediatric asthma patients.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Steroid-Reducing Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Asthma: An RCT

Lee KH, Chung YJ, et al. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2025)
80 patients Participants
65% vs 35% Reduction success rate
24 weeks Observation period

Summary

Eighty pediatric asthma patients using inhaled steroids were randomly assigned to an herbal medicine combination group or placebo combination group, and steroid reduction was attempted over 24 weeks. The herbal medicine group had a significantly higher steroid reduction success rate.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine combination may contribute to inhaled steroid reduction in pediatric asthma patients.

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