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KMID : 1189420170300020112
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2017 Volume.30 No. 2 p.112 ~ p.125
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Developing Pattern Identification Questionnaire of Allergic Rhinitis
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Kim Min-Hee
Yun Young-Hee
Ahn Jin-Hyang
Go Sung-Gyu
Choi In-Hwa
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Abstract
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Objectives : The prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) is 10-40% worldwide and there are many demands for Traditionl Medicine (TM) treatment for AR. Pattern identification (PI) is essential process in diagnosis and treatment of TM, however, objective assessment measurement for PI of AR in TM is lacked.
Methods : PI questionnaire for AR was developed in 2008 by specialists in the department of Otolaryngology of TM, based on systemic and nasal symptoms and signs. However, that questionnaire had many problems in application to clinical practice and has since been revised based on several studies and delphi method. Consequently, the PI questionnaire for AR version 3.0 has been developed.
Results & Conclusions : This questionnaire classifies patients with AR as possessing lung-heat, lung-cold, or spleen qi deficiency based on nasal symptoms and general conditions of AR patients. This is first questionnaire for pattern identification of AR. We plan to conduct a validation and reliability study, and revise the questionnaire based on the results of this study.
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KEYWORD
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Pattern identification, Allergic rhinitis, Lung-heat, Lung-cold, Spleen qi deficiency
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