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http://dx.doi.org/10.18325/jkmr.2015.25.3.103

A Case Report of Asthma Patient with Pneumonia Improved by Buteyko Breathing Technique and Korean Medical Treatment  

Park, Jeong-ha (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Nasaret Korean Medicine Hospital)
Oh, Deuk-ju (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Nasaret Korean Medicine Hospital)
Park, Su-jeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Nasaret Korean Medicine Hospital)
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Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation / v.25, no.3, 2015 , pp. 103-109 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives The objective of this study si to report clinical effect of korean medical treatments and Buteyko breathing technique for asthma patient with pneumonia. Methods The patient was treated by korean medical treatment including acupunture, moxibustion, herbal medication and Buteyko breathing technique. The improvement of clinical symptoms was observed by visual checking and X-ray, Pulmonary Function Test that index include TV, FVC, FEV1. Results After treatments, the patient was improved in visual checking and X-ray on chest, TV, FVC, FEV1. Conclusions We suggest that korean medical treatment and Buteyko breathing technique could be an effective method to improve the asthma patient with pneumonia.
Keywords
Pneumonia; Asthma; Korean medical treatment; Buteyko breathing technique;
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