Abstract
Vocal polyps are benign vocal cord lesions, which mainly manifest as a hoarse voice. Laryngeal microsurgery is the most common treatment. However, because of anxiety regarding invasive treatment, it is necessary to have a non-invasive treatment option. A 43 year old female patient who is a teacher visited a Korean medical hospital for persistent hoarseness with a vocal polyp. After taking herbal medicine for hoarseness (Kyung-Hee-cheong-um-whan) and pharyngitis (cheong-in-li-gyok-tang and cheong-in-ryu-que-whan) for almost 10 weeks, the vocal polyp was reduced and symptoms improved. Herbal prescription for pharyngitis and hoarseness can be applied to vocal polyps as non-invasive treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 220-222 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2021 |
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Keywords
- Case report
- Herbal medicine
- Vocal polyps