Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Tonsillar and Adenoid Hypertrophy
Journal · Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2023)
Original authors · Won JY, Choi SM, Lee MS, et al.
DOI · 10.1111/pai.2023.34.055
Summary
Nine RCTs (782 subjects total) on Korean medicine treatment for pediatric tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy were meta-analyzed. The herbal medicine (Hyungaeyongyo-tang, Bojungikgi-tang, etc.) administration group demonstrated an average 18% reduction in adenoid-to-nasopharynx (A/N) ratio, with significant improvement in snoring and mouth breathing symptoms.
Key figures
A/N Ratio Reduction
18%
Analyzed Studies
9 studies
Total Participants
782 subjects
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment is an effective alternative for non-surgical management of pediatric tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy.
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