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

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A Case of Vocal Cord Contact Granuloma Improved after Korean Medicine Treatment

한의 치료로 호전을 보인 성대 접촉성 육아종 치험 1례

  • Jong-Chan Baek (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Jong-Won Jung (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Hyun-A Jung (Department of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 백종찬 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 정종원 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 정현아 (대전대학교 한의과대학 한방안이비인후피부과교실)
  • Received : 2024.06.29
  • Accepted : 2024.07.31
  • Published : 2024.08.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of a patient with vocal cord contact granuloma that showed improvement through Korean medicine treatment alone. Methods : This study was conducted on patient who has vocal cord contact granuloma for December 23, 2021 to July 30, 2022. The patient was treated with Korean medical treatment including acupuncture, herbal medicine and also corrected lifestyle habits. After treatment, we evaluated the patient's symptoms and used Farwell's grading system to evaluated the size of the granuloma. Results : The patient's symptoms significantly improved and the granuloma disappeared with treatment. Conclusions : It is considered that contact granuloma can be treated without side effects through Korean medical treatment.

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