The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case Report of a Patient with Chronic Thoracic Empyema Treated with a Combination of East-West Medicine

한양방 병용치료를 통한 만성적 농흉의 완화 치험 1례

  • Jeong, Yeong-eun (Dept. of Korean Pulmonary Internal Medicine, Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jong-dea (Dept. of Korean Pulmonary Internal Medicine, Daegu Haany University Daegu Oriental Hospital)
  • 정영은 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 폐계내과학교실) ;
  • 김종대 (대구한의대학교 부속 대구한방병원 폐계내과학교실)
  • Received : 2017.03.27
  • Accepted : 2017.05.29
  • Published : 2017.05.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical effectiveness of Korean medicine, especially Jungcheonwhadam-tang and Bopyeoyangyeong-jun, in a patient with chronic thoracic empyema while receiving treatment for this condition. Methods: The patient who had been diagnosed with empyema complained of a cough, with sputum. The patient was diagnosed with pe-ong (肺癰) based on his symptoms and x-ray findings. He was treated with a range of Korean medicines, including a herbal decoction, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. A visual analogue scale and percentage pain reduction scale were administered after treatment. Results: After 20 days of the treatment, the patient's cough decreased by 80%, and sputum decreased by 50%. Conclusion: According to this study, Korean medicine, including Jungcheonwhadam-tang and Bopyeoyangyeong-jun, is effective in the treatment of chronic thoracic empyema.

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