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KMID : 0363320170380020252
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2017 Volume.38 No. 2 p.252 ~ p.258
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A Case Report of a Patient with Chronic Thoracic Empyema Treated with a Combination of East-West Medicine
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Jeong Yeong-Eun
Kim Jong-Dea
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical effectiveness of Korean medicine, especially Jungcheonwhadam-tang and Bopyeoyangyeong-jun, in a patient with chronic thoracic empyema while receiving treatment for this condition.
Methods: The patient who had been diagnosed with empyema complained of a cough, with sputum. The patient was diagnosed with pe-ong (肺癰) based on his symptoms and x-ray findings. He was treated with a range of Korean medicines, including a herbal decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. A visual analogue scale and percentage pain reduction scale were administered after treatment.
Results: After 20 days of the treatment, the patient’s cough decreased by 80%, and sputum decreased by 50%.
Conclusion: According to this study, Korean medicine, including Jungcheonwhadam-tang and Bopyeoyangyeong-jun, is effective in the treatment of chronic thoracic empyema.
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KEYWORD
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Pe-ong (肺癰), chronic thoracic empyema, Jungcheonwhadam-tang, Bopyeoyangyeong-jun
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