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Bronchitis Treatment at Pyunkang

If left untreated, bronchitis can develop into pneumonia

Respiratory diseases such as bronchitis generally occur when lung function is weak

Bronchitis is caused by infection of the bronchial mucosa by viruses or bacteria.
After catching a cold, if coughing and phlegm persist, bacteria may spread into the bronchi, leading to bronchitis.
It occurs frequently in both men and women, but is especially common in middle-aged men.
It is more prevalent in smokers and people living in polluted environments.
Chronic bronchitis is often triggered by viral infections such as influenza, sudden temperature changes, exposure to chemical irritants like gases, or allergies.

If neglected, it may lead to pneumonia

Bronchitis can be classified into acute, chronic, and bronchiolitis

Among the various types of bronchitis, chronic bronchitis especially tends to cause coughing with sudden temperature
changes. If left untreated, the infection may spread to the lungs, causing pneumonia. If it worsens further, it may lead to
complications such as bronchiectasis or emphysema.

Acute Bronchitis

Often occurs as part of acute viral infections such as the common cold.
Symptoms include coughing with phlegm, shortness of breath, and
wheezing sounds, though it usually does not cause severe damage
to the bronchi.

Key Symptoms

  • Cough and phlegm
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing

Chronic Bronchitis

Defined as a condition where cough with phlegm persists for at least
3 months per year for 2 consecutive years. It often develops from
untreated acute bronchitis. Symptoms include persistent cough,
phlegm, and shortness of breath during physical activity. Phlegm
is typically white or yellow and tends to be worse in the morning.

Key Symptoms

  • Symptoms lasting over 2 years
  • Cough and phlegm for more than 3 months per year
  • Mucous phlegm, often worse in the morning

Bronchiolitis

Inflammation at the ends of the bronchial branches, usually affecting
children under 2 years old. Symptoms include severe coughing,
difficulty breathing, and phlegm. It often develops after a cold.

Key Symptoms

  • Severe cough and phlegm
  • Difficulty breathing

Strengthening lung function with Pyunkang-tang comes first

Once the lungs, the core of the respiratory system, become healthier, the tonsils—which act as the body’s
frontline defense—also strengthen.
Healthy tonsils release white blood cells that fight off bacteria and viruses, while expelling toxins and waste
accumulated in the lungs through phlegm.
This helps resolve acute, chronic, and bronchiolitis conditions. Strong tonsils also boost immunity,
preventing colds and reducing the recurrence of respiratory diseases.

Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital’s Root-Cause Care

Pyunkang-tang strengthens lung function and boosts immunity

Activated lung function strengthens the tonsils, and empowered white blood cells and lymphocytes enhance phagocytosis,
helping to prevent and treat not only bronchitis but also various other pulmonary diseases.

  • STEP 1

    Damaged Lung Function

  • STEP 1

    Damaged Lung Function

  • STEP 2

    Enhancing Lung Function
    & Immunity with Pyunkang-tang

  • STEP 2

    Enhancing Lung Function
    & Immunity with Pyunkang-tang

  • STEP 3

    Support lung function
    with Cheong-Pye (Lung-Cleansing)

  • STEP 3

    Support lung function
    with Cheong-Pye (Lung-Cleansing)

  • STEP 4

    Enhanced Immunity,
    Resistance, and Body Balance

  • STEP 4

    Enhanced Immunity,
    Resistance, and Body Balance

Trusted Treatment Results for Bronchitis at Pyunkang Hospital

Proven Results of Pyunkang Medicine

Many patients have experienced Pyunkang Hospital’s Cheong-pye (lung cleansing) therapy, which aims at treatment without recurrence.
Only by addressing the root cause can recurrence be prevented.

  • *Based on 2021 data
    Healing Without Relapse:
    Pyunkang

    Number of Intractable Lung Disease
    Patients Treated Over 50 Years

    0patients
  • *Based on 2021 data
    Worth Recommending:
    Pyunkang

    1 in 2 patients visit on recommendation by acquaintances

    Patients referred
    by acquaintances

    %

Pyunkang – ‘Pyun(扁)’ from tonsils, ‘Kang(康)’ for health

Pyunkang-tang, purifies the lungs

  • Pyunkang-tang has the same ingredients as Pyunkang-hwan.

    Pyunkang-tang, a world-recognized herbal remedy

    Pyunkang-tang, formulated based on the philosophy of 'cleansing the lungs (淸肺)', has shown excellent results for patients with various respiratory diseases and has been consistently loved for over 50 years.
    Its outstanding efficacy has been published in prestigious SCI-grade academic journals and is recognized in over 30 countries worldwide.
    It plays a vital role in promoting the excellence of Oriental medicine and Pyunkang medicine globally.
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  • Pyunkang-tang has the same ingredients as Pyunkang-hwan.

    Maximizes immunity and
    self-healing ability

    Pyunkang-tang maximizes the body's immune system and self-healing capacity to fundamentally treat diseases.
    It strengthens the energy of the lungs, which absorb the energy of nature, and fortifies the tonsils—key to immunity— enabling side-effect-free treatment of various respiratory and skin conditions.
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  • Pyunkang-tang has the same ingredients as Pyunkang-hwan.

    Activates lung function

    Pyunkang-tang activates the lungs, which govern all energy in the body, strengthening the entire respiratory system to prevent colds and tonsillitis, eliminate rhinitis and asthma, and treat chronic conditions like atopic dermatitis.
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  • Pyunkang-tang has the same ingredients as Pyunkang-hwan.

    Improves allergic constitution to normal

    Pyunkang-tang improves allergic constitutions that react even to small allergens into a normal constitution, helping prevent colds and making the body resilient to allergens that cause rhinitis, asthma, and atopy—also known as the
    "allergy march.
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Pyunkang-tang extract, caused by air pollutants,

reduces excessive secretion of inflammatory respiratory sputum and

relieves bleomycin (BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis

/ Director Hyo-Seok Seo, Professor Choong-Jae Lee, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Professor Hyun-Jae Lee, Sahmyook University

Bleomycin (BLM): A substance that causes lung damage or pulmonary fibrosis

Pyunkang-tang(hwan) extract: Composed of 6 ingredients including honeysuckle flower,
liriope, codonopsis, xanthium, arborvitae, and prepared rehmannia root

SCI: Abbreviation for Science Citation Index;
SCI journal registration proves global academic recognition

Global SCI-Level International Journal JTCM

Pyunkang-tang(hwan) extract

may alleviate respiratory diseases
and pulmonary fibrosis effectively.

A research paper on Pyunkang-tang(hwan) was published in the October 2016
issue of the SCI-level international journal JTCM, receiving scientific recognition.

The study showed that hardened lung tissue improved after taking
Pyunkang-tang(hwan) extract, and that rats exposed to sulfur dioxide,
which caused increased sputum production, showed reduced sputum
secretion after administration of the extract.

Effects of Pyunkang-tang (PGT)
on Pulmonary Fibrosis

After administering bleomycin (BLM), a substance that causes lung injury and pulmonary fibrosis, each group was treated differently with Pyunkang-tang (PGT) and dexamethasone (a steroid drug).
The study showed that in the group with histopathological changes in the lungs, oral administration of Pyunkang-tang (PGT) alleviated the severity of pulmonary fibrosis.

Effects of Pyunkang-tang (PGT) on
Excessive Inflammatory Respiratory Sputum Secretion

After administering bleomycin (BLM), a substance that causes lung injury and pulmonary fibrosis, each group was treated differently with Pyunkang-tang (PGT) and dexamethasone (a steroid drug).
The study showed that in the group with histopathological changes in the lungs, oral administration of Pyunkang-tang (PGT) alleviated the severity of pulmonary fibrosis.

Better Together with Herbal Medicine

Lifestyle habits that maximize the effectiveness of treatment

Aerobic Exercise

Activities like hiking, walking, and outdoor strolls help you breathe in fresh air
and strengthen lung function. Healthy tonsils then release lymphocytes that
boost respiratory health, preventing and treating bronchitis.

Clean and Hygienic Environment

Dust and mites can trigger respiratory illnesses. Eliminating these harmful
environmental factors allows for healthier daily living.

Healthy Diet

Avoid foods that provoke coughing or phlegm, and refrain from alcohol.
Processed foods high in additives can worsen health and should be limited.
Whole grains, seasonal fruits, fish, vegetables, mushrooms, beans, and nuts
provide essential fatty acids that strengthen immunity.

Ventilation

Ventilate your home every 3 hours and for at least 30 minutes in the
morning and evening. Though invisible, fine particles in the air settle in the
bronchi and lungs, often triggering rhinitis or asthma.

Humidity Control

Excess humidity leads to damp walls and mold growth, while dryness can
worsen respiratory conditions and asthma. Keep indoor humidity at about
50–60% for optimal respiratory health.

No Smoking

Worrying about bronchial health while smoking is like diving into icy water
but fearing your clothes will get wet. Cigarettes harm not only the smoker
but also those exposed to secondhand smoke.