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

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2 Cases of Olfactory Disorders due to Chronic Sinusitis treated with Korean Medical Treatment

한의약 치료로 호전된 만성부비동염으로 인한 후각장애 2례

  • Kang, Se-Hyun (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Jung-Gun (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kang, Dong-Won (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Yoon-Bum (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Nam, Hae-Jeong (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Kyu-Seok (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Bong-Hyun (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 강세현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 박중군 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 강동원 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 김윤범 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 남혜정 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 김규석 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 김봉현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과)
  • Received : 2018.10.09
  • Accepted : 2018.11.05
  • Published : 2018.11.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on olfactory disorders due to chronic sinusitis. Methods : Two patients with chronic sinusitis complaining of olfactory disturbances, nasal obstruction, and purulent discharge were treated with herbal medicines and acupuncture treatment. The nasal endoscopic examination and paranasal sinuses x-ray series (PNS x-ray) were performed. In addition, numeral rating scale (NRS) of olfactory disturbances and degrees of nasal obstruction and purulent discharge were evaluated. Results : In cases 1 and 2, NRS of olfactory disturbances decreased from 9 to 1. Nasal obstruction and purulent discharge decreased to no symptoms or intermittent level at moderate or severe level. The endoscopic findings and PNS x-ray findings were improved after treatments. Among various treatments of Korean medicine, Gamitonggyu-tang may play a crucial role in the reduction of sinusitis and olfactory disorders. Conclusions : This case report can be used as a basis for the use of Korean medicine, Gamitonggyu-tang, for olfactory disorder due to chronic sinusitis.

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