• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.159-164
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• 2006

Our study investigated the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis and skin prick test reactivity and type of allergen from 1352 individuals living in Gwangyang city. The prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis symptom were 40,2% of study subjects and diagnosised subjects with allergic conjunctivitis of them were 15.8%. In skin prick test, 20.2% of total subjects had at least one positive skin prick reaction and positive skin prick reaction with allergic conjunctivitis of subjects was 21.3%(n=103). Their major allergens were indoor allergen like dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae.

• 건강소식
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.20-22
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• 2012

겨울잠을 자던 개구리가 깨어나는 경칩이 지나고 밤과 낮의 길이가 같아지는 춘분이 오면 기다리고 기다리던 봄이다. 하지만 오는 봄이 고통스러운 사람이 있다. 꽃가루, 황사 등으로 알레르기성 비염을 앓고 있는 사람과 알레르기성 결막염을 앓고 있는 사람이 그 주인공이다.

• 건강소식
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• v.30 no.2 s.327
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• pp.6-9
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• 2006

최근 들어 알레르기 질환이 급증하고 있다. 국내 알레르기 환자 수는 6백만 명 이상이며 서구화된 생활환경, 공해, 각종 화학물질 사용의 증가로 인해 환자는 계속 증가 추세이다. 현재 추정되는 환자수 만도 전 인구의 15~20%선, 우리 나라 성인 중 약 10%, 어린이는 약 20%에서 나타나고 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 대표적인 알레르기 질환은 꽃가루에 의한 화분증과 집먼지 진드기, 동물의 털 등이 주원인인 알레르기성 비염.결막염.천식.피부염 등이 있다. 그러나 알레르기 질환은 주위에서 흔히 접하면서도 일반인들에게 막연히 알려져 있고, 단지 완치가 힘들어 난치병 정도로만 인식되어 있다. 알레르기 질환 보통 대부분의 사람에게 있어서는 아무런 문제도 일으키지 않는 물질이 어떤 사람에게만 두드러기, 비염, 천식 등 이상과민반응을 일으키는 것을 말한다. 알레르기도 우리 몸 속에서 일어나는 면역반응의 한 종류지만 몸에 유해한 반응을 말하며 요즘 들어서는 과민성이란 의미로 사용된다.

• 방재와보험
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• s.113
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• pp.70-71
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• 2006

언제부터인가 우리는 도시 공해와 더불어 결코 유쾌하지만은 않은 바다 건너온 손님들에 의해 건강을 위협받고 있다. 바로 중국, 내몽골 지역의 사막화로 인해 겨우내 얼어 붙었던 흙이 봄바람을 만나 생기는 황사가 그 주범이다. 비록 황사가 토지의 산성화를 막아 농작물이 잘 자라는 데 도움을 준다는 말도 있지만, 요재 불어오는 황사는 중국의 산업화에 힘입어 공해물질을 다량 함유한 먼지이기에 더욱 그 피해가 심각하다. 대표적으로 인체의 호흡기에 침입하여 여러 문제를 일으키고 눈이나 피부에도 질환을 일으킬 수 있다. 즉 황사는 눈을 직접 자극하여 결막염의 증세를 일으킬 뿐만 아니라, 함유된 여러 중금속과 같은 물질들에 의해 알레르기성 질환도 유발할 수 있다는 뜻이다.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.19 no.3 s.31
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• pp.209-214
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• 2006

Allergic conjunctivitis is frequent 90% of allergic reaction of eyes. It is difficult to know the cause, so it is impossible to keep away from the antigens. The purpose of the treatment is just subsiding the symptoms without side effects. We experienced one case of Allergic conjunctivitis treated with oriental medical treatment, acupuncture and herbal medication. 27 year-old male patient had diagnosed Allergic conjunctivitis by western medical doctor. He suffered from eye itching, so he couldn't sleep well. After treatment his itching was subsided and he could sleep well. Therefore, oriental medical treatments could be safe and effective methods.

• Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.99-107
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• 2012

There has been increasing number of patients with asthma, rhinitis, and conjunctivitis due to the atmospheric pollution and global warming. In this study, we investigated daily observed number of pollens to establish a standardized method for the impact analysis of the climate changes on the number of daily pollens in Korea. Daily observed allergenic pollens of trees, weeds, and pine were analyzed during the period of 1998 to 2010 (except 2006) in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Gangneung, and Jeju. They increased in large cities including Seoul during the last 12 years and the long-term trend may continue in the future. Daily concentration or amount of pollens was highly correlated with weather variables. Positive correlation was found between air temperature and the pollens although different relationships existed for different locations. Chill days were utilized to estimate the length of the flowering or pollen period. The pollen period of trees was shorter in the field when the winter temperature was low. This approach may be utilized to determine the quantitative change in length of the pollen season in the future.

• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.457-467
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the relationship between ocular and allergy symptoms in children by environmental pollutants emitted from new constructed building. Methods: Two different types of survey (6-Item Dry Eye Questionnaire and Ocular Surface Disease Index) were used to study dry eye syndromes and ocular subjective symptoms for a six-grade of elementary school students (54 males and 61 females) in newly built buildings in the past three month, located near capital city, Seoul. Atopy and medical history of allergic rhinitis were investigated with using questionnaire for allergy, and also nose itchiness and ocular symptoms were checked as visual analog scale(10-score) with using questionnaire of allergy rhinitis and conjunctivitis under the guideline of ARIA(Allergic Rhinitis Impacts on Asthma). Results: Fifty seven students (50%) from DEQ and 19 students (16.52%) from OSDI were diagnosed as dry eye, and 18 students (15.79%) were diagnosed as dry eye from both questionnaires. It was surveyed that 45 students (39.5%) and 29 students (25.4%) had atopy and allergy rhinitis, respectively. Among 45 students having atopy, 30 students and 8 students were diagnosed as dry eye with using DEQ and OSDI, respectively. And also, 22 students were diagnosed as dry eye by DEQ and 5 students were diagnosed as dry eye by OSDI from 29 students having allergy rhinitis. Among 29 students having both medical history atopy and allergy rhinitis, 15 students detected observable ocular symptom. The complicating allergy symptoms with ocular syndrome were arranged with sneeze, nose itchiness, nose stuffiness, and runny nose in order of frequency. As students recognized eye symptoms, the number of allergy found and student's number were increased proportionally. Conclusions: It was found that children's subjective ocular symptoms were confirmed in the environment as newly built building. The number of student for dry eye was proportionally increased to students having atopy and allergy symptoms.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.51 no.8
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• pp.868-873
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• 2008

Purpose : Immunotherapy is accepted as the only treatment of allergic disease that can modify the natural course of the disease and ameliorate symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultra-rush therapy using Dermatophagoides extracts in children. Methods : Of children older than four years who had visited Bundang CHA Pediatric Allergy Clinic, those showing positive reactions only to Dermatophagoides in the skin prick test and to the nasal provocation test were included. In all, 11 and 12 patients respectively preferred conventional and ultra-rush immunotherapy. We elevated allergen concentrations diluted to 1,000:1 of the end strength by 2-3 times with 30-minute intervals and checked oxygen saturation, pulse rate, blood pressure, and systemic reactions every 15 minutes. Immunotherapy effectiveness was valued by changes in nasal provocation test scores before and after immunotherapy. Results : The average ages of patients in the conventional and ultra-rush immunotherapy groups were $8.3{\pm}2.3$ and $9.2{\pm}2.8years$, respectively. Systemic reactions were observed in six in the ultra-rush group (50%) without anaphylaxis and one (9%) in the conventional group. The average scores in the nasal provocation test before and after treatment in the conventional group were $8.2{\pm}1.5$ and $4.6{\pm}2.1$, respectively (P=0.043). In the ultra-rush immunotherapy group, the scores changed from $6.2{\pm}2.2$ to $3.7{\pm}2.5$ (P=0.017). Conclusion : Ultra-rush immunotherapy using Dermatophagoides in children is effective for treating allergic disease but can induce systemic effects rather than conventional immunotherapy.