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http://dx.doi.org/10.14374/HFS.2013.21.2.165

Effects of Maekmundong-tang on the Improvement of Lung Capacity  

Park, Dong-Il (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
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Herbal Formula Science / v.21, no.2, 2013 , pp. 165-172 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This experiment was performed in order to study the effect of Maekmundong-tang on dyspnea patients. Methods : This study involved 14 dyspnea patients from March 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012. Lung capacity of the patients is evaluated with Peak flow meter. Results : Maekmundong-tang administration was revealed effect on dyspnea patients' lung capacity. Conclusions : It was found that Maekmundong-tang administration was effective on dyspnea patients' lung capacity. The mean degree of improvement was 21.79(L/min). It was shown that the more mild dyspnea level was, the more effective and short-term administration more effective.
Keywords
Maekmundong-tang; Lung capacity; Peak flow meter; Dyspnea level; Dyspnea patients;
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