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KMID : 0363620120330010169
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2012 Volume.33 No. 1 p.169 ~ p.176
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Case Report of Three Cases of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improved with Oriental Medicine Treatment
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Chung Hwan-Suck
Kim Ho-Sun
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Abstract
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Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent disorder, particularly among the middle-aged. In this study, we report a new approach to improve OSA using oriental medicine and acupuncture.
Methods: Three men diagnosed with OSA were enrolled in this study. They took oriental medicine 3 times a day and were given acupuncture twice a week for about 4 months.
Results: We analyzed apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), oxygen desaturation index (ODI), average saturation (AS) and lowest saturation (LS) before and after treatment. AHI highly decreased in all patients and ODI also decreased in two of the three patients.
Conclusions: These results indicate that oriental medicine and acupuncture therapy was effective in the improvement of OSA. Further study in a larger group with severity grades is recommended.
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KEYWORD
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obstructive sleep apnea, apnea hypopnea index, sleeping disorder
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