Recurrence Prevention Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for Recurrent Tonsillitis: A Case Report
Journal · 한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)
Original authors · 한서윤, 정우진, 김태리, et al.
DOI · 10.6114/jkood.2023.36.4.078
Summary
A case report performing herbal medicine (modified Bangpungtongseong-san), acupuncture, and pharmacopuncture for 6 months in 9 patients with recurrent tonsillitis (4 or more times annually). Tonsillitis recurrence decreased by an average of 73% during treatment period, with improvements in tonsillar hypertrophy grade.
Key figures
Recurrence reduction rate
73%
Number of cases
9 patients
Treatment duration
6 months
Conclusion
Korean medicine combination treatment markedly reduces recurrence rate in recurrent tonsillitis patients and may serve as an alternative to surgical treatment.
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