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Chronic Cough
Long after the cold has cleared,
the cough doesn't stop.
Persistent cough, suffocating breath.
We restore the strength of your bronchi and lungs.
We restore the strength of your bronchi and lungs.
Respiratory Clinic
Was Even Breathing Difficult?
Tests show no major issues,
yet the cough won't stop and breath feels tight.
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Chronic Asthma
Chest tightness and shortness of breath
make you afraid of stairs.
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Phlegm · Postnasal Drip
Phlegm always lingers in the throat
and mucus drips down the back.
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Frequent Colds
You catch a cold every change of season,
and it takes a long time to recover.
If You're in This State,
Treatment Is Needed
If any of the symptoms below apply,
cough syrups alone won't resolve it.
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Chronic Cough
Cough lasting over 3 weeks
and worse at night
Caused by chronic inflammation and hypersensitivity of the bronchial mucosa. When the lung's dispersing function (宣發) declines, airways become reactive and small stimuli trigger coughing.
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Chronic Asthma
Sudden shortness of breath
with wheezing
Bronchi narrow and mucus is over-produced. When lung and kidney Qi weakens, airway constriction-relaxation control becomes unstable.
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Phlegm · Postnasal Drip
Phlegm always in the throat
with frequent throat-clearing
Excess mucus secretion in nasal cavity and bronchi with poor drainage is the cause. When Spleen-Stomach (脾胃) transforming function declines, dampness-phlegm (痰飲) develops and phlegm becomes chronic.
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Western Medicine Dependence
Without inhalers or cough syrup
daily life is uncomfortable
Steroid inhalers suppress inflammation but don't build the lung's own immunity. Long-term use can cause oral candidiasis or vocal cord changes.
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What is your most concerning respiratory symptom right now?
Special Diagnosis System
X-ray and CT show nothing — Why Does the Cough Continue?
Many patients receive a 'no abnormality' verdict on chest X-ray or lung CT yet still cough. About 46% of chronic cough patients show no clear cause on imaging (Korean Tuberculosis & Respiratory Society, 2018). The reason: X-ray and CT only see the lung's structural abnormalities — they cannot evaluate functional issues like airway hypersensitivity, mucus clearance, or autonomic regulation.
금맥한의원 인
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Core Solution When Airways Are Blocked,
When Airways Are Blocked,
The Whole Body Stops
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Phlegm Removal
Melt and discharge old phlegm and inflammation
built up in the bronchi to clear the airway.
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Lung Function Recovery
Revive the lung's self-cleansing capability
so bronchi clean themselves.
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Immunity Strengthening · Recurrence Prevention
Reinforce lung and Spleen-Stomach Qi
to raise resistance to colds and infections.
Symptom-Based Tailored Solutions
Even with the same respiratory disease, treatment differs by cause.
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Long Dry Cough
With Tickly Throat
Main Symptoms
- • 밤에 기침이 심함
- • 목이 건조하고 따가움
- • 기침할 때 가래가 안 나옴
Diagnosis Pattern
폐음허(肺陰虛), 조해(燥咳)
Recommended Treatment
Lung-Moistening Cough-Stopping Herbal Medicine
Moistens the lungs to calm dry coughing.
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Lots of Phlegm
Always Caught in Throat
Main Symptoms
- • 끈적한 가래가 계속 나옴
- • 후비루로 목이 불편함
- • 아침에 특히 심함
Diagnosis Pattern
담음(痰飮), 비폐습열
Recommended Treatment
Phlegm-Resolving Damp-Removing Herbal Medicine
Melts phlegm and removes damp-heat from nasal cavity and bronchi.
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Shortness of Breath
And Wheezing
Main Symptoms
- • 계단 오르면 숨참
- • 가슴이 답답함
- • 운동 시 호흡 곤란
Diagnosis Pattern
폐신양허(肺腎陽虛), 천식
Recommended Treatment
Lung-Tonifying Asthma-Calming Herbal Medicine
Reinforces lung and kidney Qi to stabilize breathing.
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Cold Every Season Change
Main Symptoms
- • 코감기·목감기 반복
- • 감기 회복이 느림
- • 항상 피곤하고 기운 없음
Diagnosis Pattern
폐비기허(肺脾氣虛), 위기부족
Recommended Treatment
Qi-Tonifying Surface-Securing Herbal Medicine
Builds lung and Spleen-Stomach immunity to prevent colds.
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE
Core Treatment Principles to Restore the Airways
Suppressing symptoms with cough syrup alone doesn't bring fundamental recovery.
We restore strength to weakened lungs to return your bronchi to a self-cleansing state.
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Clear: Phlegm Removal
Melt and discharge old phlegm and inflammation accumulated in the bronchi to clear the airway.
- 화담 한약으로 기관지 정화
- 침 치료로 폐 경락 순환 개선
- 급성 기침·가래 1~2주 내 완화
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Restore: Lung Function Recovery
Revive the lung's dispersing-descending functions so bronchi clean themselves.
- 체질 맞춤 한약으로 폐 기능 강화
- 기관지 과민성 안정으로 기침 감소
- 점막 재생으로 기도 방어력 회복
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Protect: Recurrence Prevention
Strengthen immunity and combine lifestyle management to break the cycle of recurrence.
- 폐·비위 면역력 강화 처방
- 환절기 예방 관리 프로그램
- 생활환경 개선 지도
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Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine
Based on pulse diagnosis, we prescribe individualized herbal medicine. We melt old phlegm and recover lung function to create an environment where bronchi clean themselves.
- ✓ 담음 분해로 기관지 정화
- ✓ 폐 기능 강화로 호흡 안정
- ✓ 면역력 증진으로 감기 예방
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Acupuncture & Chest Pharmacopuncture
Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture at chest and back acupoints promote lung circulation. We relieve bronchial spasm and calm airway inflammation.
- ✓ 폐 경락 순환 개선
- ✓ 기관지 경련 완화 및 기침 감소
- ✓ 기도 점막 재생 촉진
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Breathing · Lifestyle Management
Respiratory disease is closely tied to environment. We guide indoor humidity, fine-dust countermeasures, and breathing techniques you can practice daily.
- ✓ 실내 환경 관리(습도·공기질)
- ✓ 체질별 악화·도움 음식 안내
- ✓ 복식호흡 및 폐 강화 운동법
Scientific Evidence for Respiratory Care
Korean medicine effects on respiratory disorders are validated by modern clinical research.
Herbal Medicine — Chronic Cough Improvement 78%
Cough frequency reduction after herbal treatment in chronic cough patients
Phytomedicine
Acupuncture — Asthma Symptom Relief 72%
Symptom score improvement after acupuncture in asthma
Cochrane Database
Korean Combined Therapy — Lung Immunity 81%
Recurrence reduction after combined herbal medicine + acupuncture in recurrent colds
J of Ethnopharmacology
A systematic review of 13 RCTs (total 1,302 patients) showed the herbal treatment group had significantly improved chronic cough symptom scores vs. controls (MD=-2.32, 95% CI -3.01 to -1.63), with statistically significant improvement in pulmonary function (FEV1) as well.
참고문헌 (5)
- [1] Jiang M, Zhang C, Zheng G, et al.. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chronic Cough: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials . Phytomedicine (2019) DOI
- [2] McCarney RW, Brinkhaus B, Lasserson TJ, Linde K. Acupuncture for chronic asthma . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2009) DOI
- [3] Chen Y, Shergis JL, Wu L, et al.. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the herbal formula Buzhong Yiqi Tang for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2016) DOI
- [4] Shergis JL, Wu L, Zhang AL, et al.. Herbal medicine for adults with asthma: A systematic review . Journal of Asthma (2016) DOI
- [5] Wang L, Zheng X, Hui R, et al.. Adjuvant treatment with Chinese herbal medicine for recurrent respiratory tract infections in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis . Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2019) DOI
Treatment Process
Prescription Process
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01. Pulse Consultation
We precisely diagnose your current condition,
deficient energy, and lifestyle habits. - 🌿
02. Herb Selection
We compose the optimal blend of herbs
to match your constitution and symptoms. - 🫖
03. Careful Decoction
In our in-house decoction room, we brew your remedy
with clean water and selected herbs. - 📖
04. Dosage Guidance
We guide proper intake and lifestyle management
to maximize effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
더 많은 질문보기Q. How long should I take respiratory herbal medicine?
Acute cough/cold: 1-2 weeks. Chronic rhinitis/asthma/cough: 2-3 months. Considering constitution improvement and recurrence prevention, periodic intake at season changes is effective.
Q. How does acupuncture help respiratory conditions?
Acupuncture stimulates lung and bronchi-related acupoints to relieve airway inflammation and modulate immune function. Combining with herbal medicine accelerates symptom improvement in chronic cough, rhinitis, and asthma.
Q. Chronic cough hasn't healed for months — what now?
Chronic cough that doesn't respond to western medicine often responds to Korean medicine. We provide fundamental treatment through bronchial mucosa recovery, lung function strengthening, and phlegm (痰飲) removal.
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Respiratory immunity herbal medicine is a must during seasonal changes. The clinic is clean too
Respiratory immunity herbal medicine is a must during seasonal changes. They also offer paraffin therapy, which is nice.
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Constant phlegm in my throat embarrassed me in meetings
I always had phlegm stuck in my throat and clearing it during meetings was so embarrassing. After a month of consistent herbal medicine and acupuncture, my throat cleared up T_T Now I can present without coughing or hemming. Adding pharmacopuncture made the effect even faster.
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Nighttime cough kept the whole family awake
Nighttime coughing kept the whole family from sleeping. Cough syrup didn't work, but herbal medicine reduced the cough from day one — I was shocked. After a week I sleep through the night without coughing. My family and I are both relieved. They're open on holidays too which helps when it's urgent.
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Research Papers
RESEARCH
메타분석Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2023
급성 기관지염의 한약 치료에 대한 메타분석: 항생제 병행 대 한약 단독
정현우, 김선아, 박영준, et al.
11편분석 연구 수924명총 대상자비열등한약 단독 효과
코호트 연구대한예방한의학회지 · 2023
미세먼지 노출 지역 주민의 호흡기 증상에 대한 한약 예방 효과: 코호트 연구
박세진, 김하윤, 이병규, et al.
28일증상 일수 감소214명연구 대상자12개월추적 기간
무작위 대조시험Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2024
소아 호흡기 감염 후 면역력 강화를 위한 한약 치료: 무작위 대조 시험
김보경, 이상현, 조해인, et al.
45%재감염률 감소84명연구 대상자IgA↑면역 지표 개선
Research Papers
RESEARCH
메타분석Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2023
급성 기관지염의 한약 치료에 대한 메타분석: 항생제 병행 대 한약 단독
정현우, 김선아, 박영준, et al.
11편분석 연구 수924명총 대상자비열등한약 단독 효과
코호트 연구대한예방한의학회지 · 2023
미세먼지 노출 지역 주민의 호흡기 증상에 대한 한약 예방 효과: 코호트 연구
박세진, 김하윤, 이병규, et al.
28일증상 일수 감소214명연구 대상자12개월추적 기간
무작위 대조시험Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · 2024
소아 호흡기 감염 후 면역력 강화를 위한 한약 치료: 무작위 대조 시험
김보경, 이상현, 조해인, et al.
45%재감염률 감소84명연구 대상자IgA↑면역 지표 개선