The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A Case of Adult Otitis Media with Effusion Accompanied by Atopic Dermatitis

아토피피부염을 동반한 성인 삼출성 중이염 치험례

  • Song, Ji-Hoon (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Yu, Pei-Yen (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Han (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Jung, Min-Yeong (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Choi, Jung-Hwa (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University) ;
  • Park, Soo-Yeon (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Dongshin University)
  • 송지훈 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 우배언 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 김종한 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 정민영 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 최정화 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 박수연 (동신대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과학교실)
  • Received : 2022.04.11
  • Accepted : 2022.05.04
  • Published : 2022.05.25
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Abstract

Objectives : This study is to report a case of otitis media with effusion accompanied by atopic dermatitis improved by Korean medicine monotherapy. Methods : A 31-year-old woman patient visited our clinic for aural fullness, hearing loss, and tinnitus of the left ear on August 14th, 2021. She also had abdominal pain, diarrhea, and general weakness because of side effects of antibiotics. Besides, she had nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and dry skin. Through otoscopy, her tympanum was fully filled with yellow effusion. She only took Korean medicine therapy including acupuncture and herbal medicine weekly. The treatment continued for about 4 months(total 14 visits) until December 4th, 2021. Otoscopy, numerical rating scale(NRS), scoring atopic dermatitis(SCORAD) index were used to assess the symptoms. Results : On August 30, 2021, her intestinal symptoms improved. The left tympanum was recovered to normal condition as the treatment continued. The effusion disappeared on October 16th, 2021. On November 6th, 2021, peritympanic blood congestion also almost alleviated. Subjective symptoms including aural fullness, hearing loss, and tinnitus disappeared on October 16, 2021. Nasal symptoms and dry skin also improved. The SCORAD index dropped from 15 to 4. Conclusions : These results suggests that otitis media with effusion can be sufficiently managed by Korean medicine therapy. Further, active application of Korean medicine therapy to common otolaryngological diseases is necessary.

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