A Case of Post-severe Pneumonia Successfully Treated with Seihaito, who Discontinued Home Oxygen Therapy
10.3937/kampomed.58.285
- Author:
Ryukichi MATSUI
;
Shotai KOBAYASHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pneumonia;
Seihaito;
Saikokeishikankyoto;
home oxygen therapy (HOT)
- MeSH:
Oxygen Therapy Care;
Pneumonia;
Hypoxemia;
After values;
Home
- From:Kampo Medicine
2007;58(2):285-290
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We report the case of a 76-year old male patient who was able to discontinue home oxygen therapy (HOT) after developing severe pneumonia, for which he was hospitalized on February 17, 2004.We first administered antibiotics. Although blood inflammatory response markers became negative, his hypoxemia persisted, and HOT was introduced.We subsequently administered Seihaito, without changing his other oral medications. Hypoxemia and his general condition then improved remarkably. In the end, the patient was able to discontinue HOT. This case may demonstrate an ability of Seihaito to contribute to respiratory tract clearance, and inhibit inflammatory response in the alveoli.
