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KMID : 1189420110240030147
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2011 Volume.24 No. 3 p.147 ~ p.153
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A Clinical Study about the Effect of Gyejigajakyak-Tang on a Peritonsillar Abscess Patient
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Baek Sang-Chul
Joo Hyun-A
Yang Hyun-Ju
Cho Eun-Hee
Park Min-Cheol
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Abstract
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Background and Objective : Peritonsillar abscess occurs when the bacterial infection of the palatine tonsil spreads to the potential peritonsillar space deep behind the tonsil. We observed and treated a case of peritonsillar abscess patient from a child acute tonsillitis. We present this case because there were no former reports of peritonsillar abscess treated by herbal medicine.
Methods : We used herbal medication for 24 days. We diagnosed the patient through abdominal examination and have decided the treatment principle accordingly. We used the visual analogue scale(VAS).
Results : After the treatment the grade of VAS was decreased and clinical symptoms were improved.
Conclusions : Gejigajagyak-Tang in considerably effective on the treatment of pus of peritonsillar abscess.
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KEYWORD
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Peritonsillar abscess, Gejigajagyak-Tang(桂枝加芍藥湯)
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