The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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A clinical case report of spinal muscular atrophy type II patient complained cough and sputum

기침과 가래를 주소로 하는 척수성 근위축증 -제 2형 환아 1례-

  • Baek, Hyun (Dept. of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Hyun (Dept. of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 백현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과) ;
  • 김장현 (동국대학교 한의과대학 소아과교실)
  • Published : 2002.08.15
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Abstract

Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) is characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells leading to symmetrical muscle weakness and wasting of voluntary muscles. Depending on the age of onset, the maximum muscular activity achieved, and survivorship, 3 types of SMA are recognized: SMA type I=Werdnig-Hoffman disease; SMA type II=an intermediate form; SMA type III = Wohlfart-Kugelberg-Welander disease. We report on a 10-month-old male patient with SMA type II complained cough and sputum. We treated with Bopejungchungtang for his cough and sputum. After administration of Bopejunchungtang cough and sputum decreased and almost disappeared.

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