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It is not something you must take — acupuncture and physical therapy alone are often enough. We cannot say that it fundamentally changes your constitution, and we regard rhinitis and asthma as conditions to be managed. Do not stop an asthma controller inhaler on your own, even when you have no symptoms.

Hyo-seop Kim
Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director
Herbal Medicine

Q. I am being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — can I add herbal medicine?

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Many people do combine them. Please tell us your current medication and test results.

📝 Detailed Answer

A meta-analysis covering herbal medicine maintenance treatment in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reports prevention of acute exacerbations and a reduction in hospital admissions.

There are also a cohort study on exercise tolerance and quality of life, and a meta-analysis examining the effect of combining tai chi and doin exercise. This means it is better to look at the physical activity side alongside.

If you have a lung function test report, please bring it. Please do not reduce the inhaler on your own, and tell us the names of your current medication.

Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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