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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Treated with Korean Medicine Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Two case reports

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2020, v.41 no.3, pp.162-172





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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of study was to report the clinical improvement of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients treated with Korean medicine pulmonary rehabilitation. Methods: The patients were treated with Lung-conduction exercise, Chuna manual therapy, Exercise therapy. To assess the treatment outcomes, we used the pulmonary function test (PFT), modified medical research council scale (mMRC), 6-minute walk distance (6MWD), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), COPD assessment test (CAT), St. George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ). Results: After treatments, the patient’s clinical symptoms were improved with CAT, SGRQ’s significant decrease and PFT, mMRC, 6MWD and PEFR were maintained or improved slightly. Conclusions: The Korean medicine pulmonary rehabilitation was effective in the treatment of COPD patients. This study suggested the possibility of Korean Medicine pulmonary rehabilitation program in the clinic.

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Cchronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Korean medicine, Pulmonary rehabilitation


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