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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Preventive Treatment on Particulate Matter Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms

Go SH, Lee MJ, et al.

Environmental Health Perspectives (2024)

200 patients Participants
41% Symptom occurrence reduction
3 months Observation period

Korean medicine preventive treatment is effective in reducing the occurrence of particulate matter-related respiratory symptoms.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Preventive Treatment on Particulate Matter Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms

Go SH, Lee MJ, et al. Environmental Health Perspectives (2024)
200 patients Participants
41% Symptom occurrence reduction
3 months Observation period

Summary

Two hundred residents of high particulate matter exposure areas were divided into a Korean medicine preventive treatment group and a control group, and respiratory symptom occurrence was compared during 3 months of high concentration periods. The Korean medicine treatment group had significantly lower respiratory symptom occurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine preventive treatment is effective in reducing the occurrence of particulate matter-related respiratory symptoms.

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Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Experience for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome: A Case Report

Kang TY, Shin BK, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

5 patients Cases
60% Inhaler reduction success
6 months Follow-up period

Korean medicine treatment can contribute adjunctively to symptom management and inhaler reduction in ACO patients.

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Case Study Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Experience for Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome: A Case Report

Kang TY, Shin BK, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
5 patients Cases
60% Inhaler reduction success
6 months Follow-up period

Summary

Pattern-differentiated herbal medicine and acupuncture were performed in 5 patients with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACO). Three patients successfully reduced inhaler use and stabilized pulmonary function.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment can contribute adjunctively to symptom management and inhaler reduction in ACO patients.

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Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Infectious Chronic Cough: A Literature Review

Son KJ, Park DH, et al.

Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2022)

25 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Major mechanisms
High Clinical applicability

Korean medicine treatment is effective in modulating cough reflex hypersensitivity and airway inflammation in post-infectious chronic cough.

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Narrative Review Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment for Post-Infectious Chronic Cough: A Literature Review

Son KJ, Park DH, et al. Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2022)
25 studies Reviewed papers
3 types Major mechanisms
High Clinical applicability

Summary

Twenty-five studies on the effects and mechanisms of Korean medicine treatment for post-infectious chronic cough were comprehensively reviewed.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective in modulating cough reflex hypersensitivity and airway inflammation in post-infectious chronic cough.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Synergistic Effect of Korean Medicine Breathing Exercises and Herbal Medicine for Pulmonary Function Improvement: An RCT

Ahn MH, Jung SK, et al.

Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention (2023)

100 patients Participants
3-arm comparison Study design
12 weeks Treatment duration

Combination of Korean medicine breathing exercises and herbal medicine shows synergistic effects on pulmonary function improvement.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Synergistic Effect of Korean Medicine Breathing Exercises and Herbal Medicine for Pulmonary Function Improvement: An RCT

Ahn MH, Jung SK, et al. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention (2023)
100 patients Participants
3-arm comparison Study design
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

One hundred patients with reduced pulmonary function were randomly assigned to Korean medicine breathing exercise plus herbal medicine, breathing exercise alone, or control groups and compared over 12 weeks. The combination group showed the greatest improvements in FVC, FEV1, and MIP.

Key Conclusion

Combination of Korean medicine breathing exercises and herbal medicine shows synergistic effects on pulmonary function improvement.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Cheongpyesagan-tang in Chronic Cough Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi YS, Kim HM, et al.

Respiratory Medicine (2023)

70 patients Participants
55% Cough frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Cheongpyesagan-tang is effective in reducing cough frequency and severity in patients with unexplained chronic cough.

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RCT Respiratory Conditions

Effect of Cheongpyesagan-tang in Chronic Cough Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi YS, Kim HM, et al. Respiratory Medicine (2023)
70 patients Participants
55% Cough frequency reduction
8 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Seventy patients with unexplained chronic cough were randomly assigned to a Cheongpyesagan-tang or placebo group and compared over 8 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed significant reductions in 24-hour cough frequency and cough VAS.

Key Conclusion

Cheongpyesagan-tang is effective in reducing cough frequency and severity in patients with unexplained chronic cough.

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Cross-Sectional Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Compliance in COPD Patients: A Multicenter Survey Study

Yang SH, Cho BN, et al.

Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)

300 patients Respondents
82% Satisfaction
8 centers Participating centers

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction in COPD patients is high, and strategies for improving compliance are needed.

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Cross-Sectional Respiratory Conditions

Korean Medicine Treatment Satisfaction and Compliance in COPD Patients: A Multicenter Survey Study

Yang SH, Cho BN, et al. Patient Preference and Adherence (2024)
300 patients Respondents
82% Satisfaction
8 centers Participating centers

Summary

A survey was conducted at 8 Korean medicine hospitals on treatment satisfaction, compliance, and quality of life of 300 patients receiving Korean medicine treatment for COPD. Overall satisfaction was 82% and treatment compliance was 76%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment satisfaction in COPD patients is high, and strategies for improving compliance are needed.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Antibiotic Use Reduction Effect of Herbal Medicine Combination Treatment in Bronchitis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

Lim HY, Song GJ, et al.

Antibiotics (2023)

500 patients Analysis population
38% vs 62% Antibiotic prescription rate
p<0.001 Statistical significance

Herbal medicine combination treatment contributes to reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in bronchitis patients.

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Cohort Study Respiratory Conditions

Antibiotic Use Reduction Effect of Herbal Medicine Combination Treatment in Bronchitis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

Lim HY, Song GJ, et al. Antibiotics (2023)
500 patients Analysis population
38% vs 62% Antibiotic prescription rate
p<0.001 Statistical significance

Summary

Medical records of 500 patients with acute bronchitis were retrospectively analyzed to compare antibiotic prescription rates between herbal medicine combination and Western medicine alone groups. The herbal medicine combination group had significantly lower antibiotic prescription rates.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine combination treatment contributes to reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in bronchitis patients.

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RCT Skin Conditions

EASI Improvement Effect of Oral Herbal Medicine for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Double-Blind RCT

Kim JH, Lee SY, Park WC, et al.

Dermatologic Therapy (2024)

150 patients Participants
58% EASI-75 achievement rate
12 weeks Treatment duration

Oral herbal medicine is effective for EASI score improvement in moderate atopic dermatitis with few side effects.

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RCT Skin Conditions

EASI Improvement Effect of Oral Herbal Medicine for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Double-Blind RCT

Kim JH, Lee SY, Park WC, et al. Dermatologic Therapy (2024)
150 patients Participants
58% EASI-75 achievement rate
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

One hundred fifty patients with moderate atopic dermatitis were randomly assigned in a double-blind manner to oral herbal medicine or placebo groups and compared over 12 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed significantly decreased EASI scores and improved quality of life.

Key Conclusion

Oral herbal medicine is effective for EASI score improvement in moderate atopic dermatitis with few side effects.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cho SH, Park JE, Tanaka M, et al.

Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2023)

20 studies Included studies
1,640 patients Total participants
WMD -5.8 PASI reduction

Korean medicine treatment shows significant efficacy in improving PASI scores for plaque psoriasis.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Plaque Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cho SH, Park JE, Tanaka M, et al. Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2023)
20 studies Included studies
1,640 patients Total participants
WMD -5.8 PASI reduction

Summary

Twenty studies (total 1,640 patients) on Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, topical preparations) for plaque psoriasis were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significantly reduced PASI scores compared to controls.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment shows significant efficacy in improving PASI scores for plaque psoriasis.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Topical Preparation Treatment for Chronic Eczema: A Prospective Cohort Study

Lee MK, Seo YJ, et al.

Contact Dermatitis (2024)

100 patients Participants
72% Symptom improvement rate
16 weeks Follow-up period

Combined herbal medicine-topical preparation treatment shows sustained effects superior to steroid monotherapy in chronic eczema management.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Topical Preparation Treatment for Chronic Eczema: A Prospective Cohort Study

Lee MK, Seo YJ, et al. Contact Dermatitis (2024)
100 patients Participants
72% Symptom improvement rate
16 weeks Follow-up period

Summary

One hundred patients with chronic eczema were followed for 16 weeks, divided into a combined herbal medicine-topical preparation group and a steroid topical preparation alone group. The combination treatment group showed greater symptom improvement and lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine-topical preparation treatment shows sustained effects superior to steroid monotherapy in chronic eczema management.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Histamine Release Inhibition Effect of Herbal Medicine for Chronic Urticaria: Basic and Clinical Studies

Yang WS, Kim HN, Liu J, et al.

Phytomedicine (2023)

60 patients Participants
65% UAS7 improvement rate
p<0.01 Histamine reduction

Modified Sopung-san effectively manages chronic urticaria through histamine release inhibition.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Histamine Release Inhibition Effect of Herbal Medicine for Chronic Urticaria: Basic and Clinical Studies

Yang WS, Kim HN, Liu J, et al. Phytomedicine (2023)
60 patients Participants
65% UAS7 improvement rate
p<0.01 Histamine reduction

Summary

Histamine release inhibition effects of modified Sopung-san were evaluated in 60 patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria through in vitro experiments and clinical trials. The herbal medicine group showed significantly reduced UAS7 scores and blood histamine.

Key Conclusion

Modified Sopung-san effectively manages chronic urticaria through histamine release inhibition.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Acne Patients: A Systematic Review

Park HJ, Choi KE, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2022)

25 studies Included studies
20 studies Positive results
Moderate Evidence level

Korean medicine is an effective complementary treatment for acne management, with particularly promising results from combined acupuncture and herbal medicine.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Acne Patients: A Systematic Review

Park HJ, Choi KE, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2022)
25 studies Included studies
20 studies Positive results
Moderate Evidence level

Summary

Twenty-five studies on Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, topical preparations) for acne were systematically reviewed. Most studies reported lesion count reduction and GAGS score improvement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine is an effective complementary treatment for acne management, with particularly promising results from combined acupuncture and herbal medicine.

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