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KMID : 0363320160370050839
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2016 Volume.37 No. 5 p.839 ~ p.846
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The Effects of Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients
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Kim Ki-Tae
Jung Jin-Hwa
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Abstract
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Objective: To examine the effects of Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami (荊防導赤散加味方) which has been used in asthmatic
patients in Korean Medicine.
Methods: Five asthmatic patients were enrolled who had visited Semyung University Korean Medical Hospital from July 1,
2015 to June 30, 2016. They were examined by a pulmonary function test and completed the Quality of Life Questionnaire for adult Korean Asthmatics (QLQAKA) before and after taking Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami for 3 weeks. All data were analyzed by paired t-tests.
Results: After treatment with Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami for 3 weeks, Forced Expiratory Volume 1 sec (FEV 1.0) improved significantly (p=0.01) and Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) showed an increase of 20% in results examined by Pulmonary Function Test (PFT). The results of the QLQAKA indicated that the main improvements occurred in theitems associated with theactivity domain.
Conclusions: This study suggests that Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami is effective in improving pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with asthma. More extensive study is needed in the future.
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KEYWORD
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asthma, Hyeongbangdojeok-san-gami, PFT, QLQAKA, quality of life
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