1997 Volume 1997 Issue Supplement92 Pages 17-21
o record the changes in objective observations of the nasal mucosa brought about by Kampo extract agents, the nasal mucosa in patients presenting with nasal allergies, nasal polyps, and dry lesions from the nasal cavity to the pharynx was videotaped, and the findings were reported at a general meeting of the Otorhinolaryngological Society of Japan. Atropic lesions, blood clots, and hemorrhagic lesions as well as other problems such as scabbing may also be evident, suggesting metaplasia of the mucosa in the upper respiratory tract. In addition, simple problems, most often seen among the elderly in an indoor environment, such as winter colds, may lead to complications, requiring caution with respect to drugs prescribed by other medical departments.
Videotapes illustrating the local changes in these patients before and after administration of extract agents, have been shown.
In the discussion, I w ould like to state my views on traditional medicine and outline my ideas on how this should be perceived, based on what I have learned. I hope this will become the first step for others in understanding the diagnostic methods which represents the degree and type of shift from a normal condition and differentiation of symptom complex.
Kampo, after all, is a culture different from our own. Many people are interested in the efficacy of Kampo drugs, but feel uneasy when dealing with evidential-based medicine. They often resist the idea, and are turn away from this treatment option. If they learn how to concentrate on information based on traditional concept, they may become more familiar with Kampo and its applications in symptomatology.
