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KMID : 0363320160370020352
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2016 Volume.37 No. 2 p.352 ~ p.360
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Two Case Reports of Pneumonia in Elderly Patients That Was Improved by Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment
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Bhang Yeon-Hee
Baek Hyun-Jung
Kim Jae-Hyo
Kim Sang-Jin
Kim Kwan-Il
Lee Beom-Joon
Jung Sung-Ki
Jung Hee-Jae
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Abstract
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Objective: This study reports on traditional Korean medicine therapy used for pneumonia among elderly patients.
Method: Two patients diagnosed with pneumonia were treated with herbal medicine and acupuncture, as well as cupping along the back. We checked chest X-rays, coughing and sputum on the visual analogue scale (VAS), and lab evaluations in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.
Results: Following treatment with traditional Korean medicine therapy, VAS scores for coughing and sputum decreased and the chest X-rays and inflammation markers improved.
Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine therapy treatment appears to be effective for treating pneumonia in elderly patients.
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KEYWORD
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pneumonia, Korean medicine therapy, Bojungikgi-tang-gamibang, Haeyeol-tang, Shigyungbanha-tang
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