A Real-World Study on Ge Gen Tang in Combination with Herbal Medicines for Relieving Common Cold-Associated Symptoms
Table 8
Comparison of daily cold symptoms before and after medication.
Cold symptom
No
Before
Day 3
Day 5
value 1
value 2
Runny nose
14
2.07 (0.92)
0.85 (0.77)
0.64 (0.63)
0.001
0.001
Nasal congestion
15
1.60 (0.98)
1.13 (0.91)
0.67 (0.72)
0.131
0.002
Blow nose
17
1.65 (0.93)
0.88 (0.78)
0.70 (0.68)
0.005
0.0001
Pussy discharge
12
1.66 (0.98)
0.91 (0.67)
0.4 (0.51)
0.043
0.004
Sneezing
14
1.57 (0.94)
0.78 (0.57)
0.35 (0.49)
0.01
0.001
Sore throat
15
2.33 (1.17)
0.64 (0.84)
0.33 (0.61)
0.001
0.0001
Scratchy throat
16
2.31 (1.3)
1.12 (1.08)
0.56 (0.81)
0.005
0.0001
Cough
20
2.00 (1.07)
1.35 (1.08)
0.95 (0.94)
0.044
0.001
Chills
9
1.56 (0.72)
0.6 (0.69)
0.56 (0.72)
0.019
0.04
Hoarseness
14
2.00 (0.78)
1.00 (1.17)
0.50 (0.76)
0.020
0.0001
Stiff shoulder
13
1.92 (0.76)
1.54 (0.31)
1.38 (0.76)
0.096
0.003
Joint pain
5
1.8 (0.83)
0.6 (0.89)
0.6 (0.89)
0.033
0.033
General malaise
15
1.8 (1.10)
0.86 (1.18)
0.46 (0.63)
0.001
0.001
value 1 is the value obtained using the paired t-test, comparing daily cold symptoms before and 3 days after medication. value 2 is the value obtained using the paired t-test, comparing daily cold symptoms before and 5 days after medication.
