The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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Trends in Clinical Research on Herbal Medicine Treatment in Pediatric Asthma - Focusing on Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Traditional Chinese Medicine

소아 천식의 한약 치료에 대한 임상연구 동향 - 중의학 무작위 대조군 임상시험을 중심으로

  • Seo Lin (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jang Subi (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Choi Bom (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Choi Bom (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Cheon Jin Hong (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 서린 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 장수비 (부산대학교한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 최봄 (부산대학교한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 최봄 (부산대학교한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 천진홍 (부산대학교한방병원 한방소아과)
  • Received : 2023.10.31
  • Accepted : 2023.11.24
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

Objective This study analyzed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on pediatric asthma using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to determine its efficacy and safety. Methods We searched electronic databases in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean and evaluated 35 articles published up to December 28, 2022. Based on data from the literature, we analyzed treatments, results, composition of herbal medicine, frequency of medicinal herbs, and decoction. Results TCM for pediatric asthma was compared to supportive therapy, inhaled corticosteroids, and standardized treatments. Of the 35 studies, 32 showed that TCM treatments were effective in alleviating asthma symptoms. Furthermore, TCM treatment was considered safe compared to common asthma treatments. Among the TCM treatments for pediatric asthma, the most frequent decoctions were Gamisaganmahwangtang (加味射干麻黃湯) and Saganmahwangtang (射干麻黃湯). Ephedra Herba (麻黄), Armeniacae Semen (杏仁), Asiasari Radix et Rhizoma (細辛), Belamcandae Rhizoma (射干) were herbs that were frequently used for asthma in TCM decoctions. Conclusion This review showed that TCM is effective in treating pediatric asthma. More clinical RCTs are needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of TCM treatment.

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본 연구는 2023년도 부산대학교병원 임상연구비 지원으로 이루어 졌음.

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