• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.139-152
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• 2009

Objective : The purpose of this study is to search for more effective methods of treatment for tinnitus. Methods : We inquired about 33 cases of tinnitus patients visited the Ik-san Oriental Medical Hospital of Wonkwang University from March 1, 2008 to May 30, 2009. We examined the 33 cases in the view of sex, age, occupation, duration, number of visits, cause, associating symptoms, quality of tinnitus, frequency of acupuncture and herbal medicine, and recovery rate after treatment. Results and Conclusions : In 21 cases of tinnitus patients among the 33 cases, it was improved. Total recovery rate was 63.6%. This case study presents clinical possibility of acupuncture and herbal medicine and moxa for the treatment of tinnitus.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.225-233
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• 2013

Objective : The objective of this study is to observe the effect of anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture, acupuncture, physical theraphy, external treatment, therapeutic exercise on the osteochondritis dissecans. Methods : Anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture and acupuncture were used to treat knee pain and gait disturbance. We evaluated the patient through VAS(visual analogue scale) daily and symptoms. Results & Conclusions : After 31 days of treatment, right knee pain was decreased from VAS 10 to VAS 4, redness, burning sensation, edemaright of right knee were decreased. And the patient could walk. Oriental medicine treatment is proved to be helpful to imporve the symptoms of the osteochondritis dissecans.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2013

Objectives This clinical study was aimed to examine the effects of herbal medicine and acupuncture on early onset - essential tremor and report on the therapeutic progress. Methods Herbal medication (Kamiyangsintang) and acupuncture were used for treatment. Also, VAS scale were used to check the improvement. Results The hands tremor was relieved during 4 months of treatment. However, the symptom was aggravated after one and a half years. The patient has shown improvement after retreatment. Conclusions This study showed that child patient diagnosed with essential tremor who received Kamiyangsintang and acupuncture treatments was improved. However, it also can be aggravated depending on the patients and their body condition. More cases and long-term observation in relation to early onset of tremor are required.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.8-18
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• 2016

Objectives The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of Gwakyangjeonggisangamibang on adenoidal hypertrophy. Methods The subject was a child with adenoidal hypertrophy. This patient was treated with oriental herbal medicine. The improvement was observed by subjective symptoms and A/N ratio, and OSA-18 survey was performed to compare quality of life before and after the treatment. Results After the treatment, the symptoms of adenoidal hypertrophy were relieved. A/N ratio of this child went down from 0.9 to 0.65. Also, the significant OSA-18 score change demonstrated that the patient's quality of life was improved. Conclusions This study showed that a conservative treatment using herbal medicine can be an effective choice for adenoidal hypertrophy before deciding to performing an adenoidectomy.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.19-35
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this case is to report the improvement of a patient with acute paralytic ileus with past history of mild depressive episode after acupuncture therapy and herbal medicine. Methods : We treated the patient, who had acute abdominal pain and were diagnosed as paralytic ileus, with acupuncture, herbal medicine and manipulation therapy. We observed changes of chief symptoms and abdominal states. Results : We treated the patient who had severe abdominal pain, constipation and anorexia caused by acute paralytic ileus. For about one month of the treatment, we had the improvement of the symptoms. Conclusions : This study suggests that Conservative korean medical treatment might be useful for abdominal pain caused by acute paralytic ileus, and make a patient feel psychological stability.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.176-183
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of oriental and western medicine combination therapy for the Asthma during the period of pregnancy. Methods: We treated the patient who had the Asthma during the period of pregnancy and visited Dongshin University oriental hospital. The patient in this case was admitted for 9days due to the Asthma on the twenty-third week period of pregnancy. In consideration of pregnancy, this patient was treated with oriental and western medicine combination treatments such as herb medicine, acupuncture, herbal acupuncture therapy, and so forth. Results: There was remarkable improvement in condition of the patient, treated by oriental and western medicine combination therapy. Conclusion: We confirmed that western medicine treatment is effective in curuing with an urgent symptoms, but there is a limit to complete recovery or prevention. On the other hand. it proves that oriental medicine treatment is proficient with continuous treatment effect, but further studies are needed.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.115-122
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• 2017

Objective : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on Bell's palsy with Chronic suppurative otitis media. Methods : We used herbal medication, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and cupping therapy for treatment. To evaluate the results of the treatment, we observed the patient's condition. Results : The patient's objective and subjective symptoms showed noticeable improvement after treatment. Conclusions : We suggest that Bell's palsy with chronic suppurative otitis media can be treated by Korean medicine effectively.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.57-63
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• 2017

Objectives The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of Yukmijihwangtang-gamibang on recurrent hematuria in childhood. Methods The subject was a male child with macroscopic hematuria. This patient was only treated with oriental herbal medicine. The improvement was observed by subjective symptoms and routine urinalysis. Results After the treatment with Yukmijihwangtang-gamibang, the symptoms of macroscopic hematuria were relieved. The occult blood test was negative as well. The number of red blood cells in urine was within the normal range. He was less tired but hematuria did not recur even after intense exercise. Conclusions This study showed that Korean medical treatment with using herbal medicine such as Yukmijihwangtanggamibang can be an effective treatment option for asymptomatic macroscopic hematuria.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.97-105
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to present three case reports on the treatments of pustulosis palmaris et plantaris patients. Methods : We administered herbal medicine to three patients who had pustulosis palmaris et plantaris and evaluated the results by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Results : After the treatment all three patients showed improvements in PASI. PASI of patient 1 changed from 3.6 to 0.8; patient 2 from 4.2 to 0.8; patient 3 from 5.6 to 0.4. Conclusions : The results suggest that herbal medicine can be an effective treatment for female pustulosis palmaris et plantaris patients.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.208-214
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to present two case reports on the treatments of psoriasis who has functional gastrointestinal disorder.Methods : We administered herbal medicine to two patients who showed psoriasis with functional gastrointestinal disorder and evaluated the results by Psoriasis Area and Severity Index(PASI).Results : After the treatment two patients showed improvements in PASI. PASI of patient 1 changed from 8.8 to 0.8; patient 2 from 7.0 to 0.2Conclusions : The results suggest that herbal medicine can be an effective treatment for psoriasis who has functional gastrointestinal disorder.