Pre-Post Comparison Study of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Pediatric Otitis Media
Journal · Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
Original authors · Lee JH, Kim YS, Hwang DS, et al.
DOI · 10.13048/jkm.2022.ent00601
Summary
Forty-five pediatric patients with recurrent otitis media received combined acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment for 12 weeks. Significant improvements were observed in tympanic membrane findings and audiometric tests after treatment.
Key figures
Tympanic Membrane Improvement Rate
71.1%
Participants
45 subjects
Treatment Period
12 weeks
Conclusion
Korean medicine combined treatment can reduce recurrence frequency and contribute to hearing improvement in pediatric recurrent otitis media.
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