Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine and Conventional Medicine for Rhinitis: A Meta-analysis
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
Original authors · Son MJ, Lim CE, Park SK, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2024/ent01601
Summary
Twenty-two RCTs (2,156 subjects total) comparing Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture) and conventional medicine treatment (antihistamines, intranasal steroids) for rhinitis were meta-analyzed. There was no significant difference in symptom improvement rates between Korean medicine and conventional medicine groups.
Key figures
Korean vs. Conventional
Non-inferior
Total Participants
2156 subjects
Analyzed Papers
22 papers
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment shows non-inferior efficacy compared to conventional medicine treatment with fewer side effects, and can be considered as an alternative treatment.
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