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KMID : 0363320190400010145
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 1 p.145 ~ p.153
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Progression of Korean Herbal Medicine and Conventional Medicine Administration for Cough in Patients with Myocardial Infraction Relapse Suspected of Developing Acute Respiratory Infection: Case Report
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Kim Bo-Min
Jo Hee-Geun
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Abstract
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Objectives: This case is significant as a rare observational record at the Korean medical practice field. This case reports progression of co-administration of Korean herbal medicines and conventional medicines for cough in patients with myocardial infarction relapse suspected of developing acute respiratory infection.
Methods: First, the chest radiography, CBC count and urinalysis were performed to estimate patient’s systematic condition. After the estimated diagnosis, the patient was treated with modified Dingchuan decoction, antibiotics, and complex syrup for cough. We used the Cough-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (CQLQ) to assess patient’s respiratory symptoms.
Results: Co-administration of Korean herbal medicines and conventional medicines resulted improving of cough and sputum symptoms. Laboratory analysis items and total score of CQLQ also showed significantly improved results. Adverse effects were not observed.
Conclusions: In this case, we concluded that co-administration of Korean herbal medicine and conventional medicine may be an effective therapy for the treatment of cough in patients with myocardial relapse of developing acute respiratory infection.
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KEYWORD
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Korean medicine, integrative medicine, cough, myocardial infarction, Dingchuan decoction, case report
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