Therapeutic Effect of Socheongryong-tang for Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion in Pediatric Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
Journal · International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2023)
Original authors · Jung WS, Kim MJ, Yoo JH, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111541
Summary
Forty-five pediatric patients diagnosed with otitis media with effusion received Socheongryong-tang for 8 weeks, resulting in a 64% normalization rate (Type B to Type A) on tympanometry. Hearing improvement averaged 15 dB.
Key figures
Tympanic Normalization Rate
64%
Hearing Improvement
15 dB
Participants
45 subjects
Conclusion
Socheongryong-tang is an effective herbal treatment that promotes effusion absorption and hearing recovery in pediatric otitis media with effusion.
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