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KMID : 1189420180310040096
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2018 Volume.31 No. 4 p.96 ~ p.107
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2 Cases of Olfactory Disorders due to Chronic Sinusitis treated with Korean Medical Treatment
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Kang Se Hyun
Park Jung-Gun
Kang Dong-Won
Kim Yoon-Bum
Nam Hae-Jeong
Kim Kyu-Seok
Kim Bong-Hyun
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on olfactory disorders due to chronic sinusitis.
Methods : Two patients with chronic sinusitis complaining of olfactory disturbances, nasal obstruction, and purulent discharge were treated with herbal medicines and acupuncture treatment. The nasal endoscopic examination and paranasal sinuses x-ray series (PNS x-ray) were performed. In addition, numeral rating scale (NRS) of olfactory disturbances and degrees of nasal obstruction and purulent discharge were evaluated.
Results : In cases 1 and 2, NRS of olfactory disturbances decreased from 9 to 1. Nasal obstruction and purulent discharge decreased to no symptoms or intermittent level at moderate or severe level. The endoscopic findings and PNS x-ray findings were improved after treatments. Among various treatments of Korean medicine, Gamitonggyu-tang may play a crucial role in the reduction of sinusitis and olfactory disorders.
Conclusions : This case report can be used as a basis for the use of Korean medicine, Gamitonggyu-tang , for olfactory disorder due to chronic sinusitis.
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KEYWORD
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Sinusitis, Olfactory disorder, Tonggyu-tang, Nasal endoscopy, PNS
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