• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.313-325
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• 1994

A cross-sectional study was conducted in an effort to investigate the effect of air pollution on respiratory symptoms. Two groups of female aged more than 20 living in the unpolluted rural area of Taebul (n=159) and urban area of Taegu (n=140) were selected. The ATS-DLD-78 questionnaire was translated into Korean and administered with minor modification. The proportion of smoker was less than 1% in both area. Exposure to smoking and higher educational level were more frequent in Taegu. Age-adjusted prevalence rates of 'chronic cough', 'chronic sputum', 'wheezing', and 'dyspnea' were higher in Taegu than in Taebul. In particular, the prevalence rate of 'chronic sputum' in Taegu was found to be higher, which was statistically significant. Exposure to smoking and education level were not concerned with all respiratory symptom prevalence rates. In conclusion, this study Indicates that an urban factor is related to the rates of respiratory symptoms in Korea.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.716-729
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• 2008

Objectives : We designed this study to evaluate the effectiveness of Chungin-troche(CIT) preparation as an adjunctive medicine to a herbal extract of Chungsangboha-tanggagambang(CSBH). Methods : A paralled, comparative study of CSBH+CIT and CSBH was conducted on 42 patients of chronic cough who attended Division of Allergy, Immune & Respiratory System, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University between December, 2007 and June, 2008. The treatment in each group lasted for two weeks. Patients were asked to fill in the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) before and after administration of each treatment legimen. Results : 42 patients completed the trial and no adverse effects were reported. Both CSBH +CIT group and CSBH group showed statistical significant improvement in total LCQ score after 2 weeks from baseline. Social domain score and total score in patients taking CSBH+CIT showed a statistical significant increase compared to those scores in CSBH patients. Conclusion : CSBH+CIT compositive preparation and CSBH separate preparation appeared to have some benefits in the treatment of chronic cough. However, additional CIT preparation to CSBH can improve social domain in LCQ of chronic cough patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2006

연구배경: 만성폐질환 환자에서 삶의 질을 측정하는 도구로서 세인트조지 호흡기 설문(St George's Respiratory Questionnaire;SGRQ)이 개발되어 치료효과를 판정하는 측정지표로 널리 사용되고 있으나 영어권국가에서 만들어 졌기 때문에 우리나라에서 동일하게 사용하는데 제한점을 가지고 있다. 따라서 이의 정확한 적용을 위해서 언어, 기술, 개념적인 관점을 고려하여 한국어 설문지를 만들고 이들의 타당도와 신뢰도를 평가하였다. 방 법: 한국판 세인트조지 호흡기 설문은 번역, 역번역, 전문가 패널의 수정을 통해 완성되었고, 세브란스병원 호흡기내과를 방문한 환자를 대상으로 하여 이 설문을 시행하였다. 신뢰도 검정은 Cronbach's $\alpha$를 구하여 측정하였고 타당도는 폐기능검사, 6분보행검사, 호흡곤란지수와 산소포화도 검사를 동시에 시행하여 설문 검사결과와의 상관관계를 알아보았다. 결 과: 74명의 환자를 대상으로 시행하였으며, 남녀 비는 2.2:1, 평균연령은 $63.8{\pm}10.3$세였다. 이 중 천식환자는 27명(36.5%), 만성폐쇄성폐질환 환자는 39명 (52.7%)이었고, 결핵에 의한 파괴 폐환자는 8명(10.8%)이었다. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ 값은 증상영역, 활동영역, 영향영역 및 총 점수에서 각각 0.63, 0.87, 0.89, 0.92 이였다. 총점수와 $FEV_1$, FVC, 6분보행거리, 산소포화도, 호흡곤란지수와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 결 론: 한국어판 세인트조지 호흡기 설문은 만성폐질환 및 천식과 같은 만성폐질환 환자에서 신뢰도가 높았고 총점수와의 상관관계는 6분보행검사 및 산소포화도에서 높음을 알수 있었고 폐기능 검사와의 상관계수는 원저인 세인트조지 호흡기설문 및 타 국가의 번역본 호흡기설문에서와 같이 높지 않음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 우리나라에서도 호흡기질환의 삶의 질에 대한 치료효과 판정에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.54-66
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• 2000

연구배경: 설문지를 이용한 삶의 질 평가를 통해 진폐증 및 만성 호흡기 환자의 삶의 질 및 생활 만족도를 향상시키기 위한 효과적인 치료 및 관리 방법을 찾는데 기초 자료로 쓰고자 삶의 질 설문지의 신뢰도와 타당도를 검증 하였다. 방 법: 3차 의료기관에 요양되어 입원중인 진폐증 환자 25명과 진폐 정밀검사를 받기 위해 1주일간 입원한 진폐증 유병자 38명등 총 63명을 대상으로 1999년 4월에서 8월 사이에 COOP charts, CRQ, PRQ 등 3종의 설문지를 이용해 조사하였고 그 결과를 다른 임상 지표와 비교하였다. 결 과: 설문지 문항의 내적 일치도를 보는 크론바하 계수는 CRQ에서 각 영역별로 0.63-0.89였고 PRQ는 0.77-0.81로 외국의 설문지를 번역해서 사용한 CRQ와 독자 개발한 PRQ 모두 내적 일치도에서 만족할 만한 신뢰도를 나타내었으며 기존에 사용되어 온 COOP charts의 점수와 CRQ. PRQ 간에는 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. CRQ의 호흡곤란 및 정서 항목과 PRQ의 호흡증상 및 정서상태는 같은 개념을 서로 다른 두 가지 방법으로 측정한 것인데 이들간의 상관 관계가 다른 개념들과의 상관 관계보다 높지는 않았다. CRQ의 호흡곤란 항목의 접수는 폐기능검사 성적과 유의한 상관관계를 나타냈으며 CRQ의 정서 항목은 동맥혈 가스분석의 산소분압 및 산소포화도와 유의한 연관성을 보였다. 한편 PRQ에서는 호흡증상과 사회활동 향목이 폐기능 검사 성적과 유의한 연관을 보여주었다. 산업재해보상보험법상 요양 유무에 따라 비교한 결과 요양군이 비요양군에 비해 임상적 지표가 더 불량했으며, CRQ의 호흡곤란 항목과 PRQ의 호흡 증상 및 사회활동 항목에서 각각 요양군이 비요양군에 비해 유의하게 낮은 접수를 보였다. 임상적으로 불안정한 환자와 안정한 환자군으로 구분하여 비교한 결과 폐기능검사 소견상 노력성 폐활량(FVC)과 최고기류속도(PEF)만이 임상적으로 불안정한 군에서 유의하게 낮았으며, 설문 결과에서 CRQ는 양군간에 유의한 차이를 찾을 수 없었으나, PRQ의 호흡증상 및 사회활동 영역 그리고 COOP charts에서 불안정군의 점수가 안정군에 비해 유의하게 낮았다. 결 론: 번역한 CRQ와 새로 개발한 PRQ가 모두 진폐증 환자의 삶의 질 측정에 사용될 수 있음을 보여주며 특히 PRQ는 임상지표만 가지고 구분할 수 없는 환자의 기능적 상태 및 주관적인 생활 만족도를 알아보는데 활용될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 진폐증 환자를 비롯한 만성 호흡기 환자에게 CRQ와 PRQ를 활용할 수 있도록 향후 지속적인 연구를 통해 설문지 검사의 신뢰도와 타당도를 검정하는 것이 필요하다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권3호
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• pp.167-174
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• 2018

Despite recent clinical guidelines, the optimal therapeutic strategy for the management of refractory chronic cough is still a challenge. The present systematic review was designed to assess the evidence for efficacy and safety of gabapentin in the treatment of chronic cough. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, and publications cited in bibliographies was performed. Articles were searched by two reviewers with a priori criteria for study selection. Seven relevant articles were identified, including two randomized controlled trials, one prospective case-series designed with consecutive patients, one retrospective case series of consecutive patients, one retrospective case series with unknown consecutive status, and two case reports comprising six and two patients, respectively. Improvements were detected in cough-specific quality of life (Leicester Cough Questionnaire score) and cough severity (visual analogue scale score) following gabapentin treatment in randomized controlled trials. The results of prospective case-series showed that the rate of overall improvement of cough and sensory neuropathy with gabapentin was 68%. Gabapentin treatment of patients with chronic cough showed superior efficacy and a good safety record compared with placebo or standard medications. Additional randomized and controlled trials are needed.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제51권9호
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• pp.511-517
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• 2013

To assess the association between oral health and general health, this study examined the relationship between chewing difficulty and twelve chronic health conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, cerebro- and cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, respiratory disease, eye/nose/throat disease, stomach/intestinal ulcer, renal dysfunction, thyroid disease, depression, and cancer in Korea. The study population was 3,066 elders aged 65 years old and more from the fourth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Chewing difficulty was measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Chronic conditions were assessed by self-reported questionnaire. Confounders were age, gender, education, income, smoking, drinking, and obesity. Chi-square test, general linear model, and multiple logistic regression model were done with complex sampling design. Musculoskeletal disease (adjusted odds ratio=1.33), respiratory disease (adjusted odds ratio=1.52), and cancer (adjusted odds ratio=1.58) were independently associated with chewing difficulty. Multiple chronic conditions with more than 4 chronic disease showed significant association with chewing difficulty (adjusted odds ratio=1.37).

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.416-426
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• 2019

Objectives: In recent years, transboundary air pollution from mainland East Asia has led to growing concerns about air pollution in Japan. Air pollution is reportedly associated with the exacerbation of respiratory diseases. In this study, we assessed the effects of air pollution on respiratory symptoms and the health status of participants with and without chronic respiratory diseases. Methods: Participants (n=2753) with and without chronic respiratory diseases who visited healthcare facilities in Japan during February from 2010 to 2015 filled out a self-report questionnaire regarding their symptoms and perceived health status. Participants were followed up during April-May and June-July. Results: Oxidant concentrations were associated with respiratory symptoms, overall health, and quality of life (QoL). Suspended particulate matter (SPM) and particulate matter <$2.5{\mu}m$ levels were associated with physical fitness; SPM was also associated with QoL. Recent experience of an Asian sand dust event had a significant effect on allergic symptoms, change in health, and QoL. Conclusions: Respiratory symptoms were more strongly affected by oxidants than by other pollutants. Significant associations of air pollutants were found with a comprehensive range of items related to perceived health status, including overall health and QoL. Although the effects of air pollutants on respiratory symptoms and health status were more apparent among patients with respiratory diseases, the adverse effects of air pollutants were significant even among participants without such conditions.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.22-39
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• 2015

Objectives : The aim of this study was to develop a standard tool of pattern identification for chronic cough, which will be applied to clinical research. Methods : The items and structures of the instrument were based on reviews of textbooks and published literature. The advisor committee on this study consisted of 11 Korean respiratory internal medicine professors, one clinical fellow, and five clinicians with 10 years of experience. The questionnaire, which includes the signs and symptoms of chronic cough, was studied by the delphi method. Delphi examination was carried out via email, through evaluating the importance of symptoms included in each pattern. Results : We divided the pattern identification of chronic cough into five patterns: Wind-Cold, Phlegm-Turbidity, Liver-Fire, Lung Deficiency, and Kidney Yang Deficiency. By the Delphi method and a score evaluation, 38 items were chosen for pattern identification of chronic cough. Conclusions : Through this study, we created a Korean instrument for the pattern identification tool for chronic cough. We expect to apply this tool to subsequent research as its validity and reliability are further confirmed.

• 셀메드
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.12.1-12.6
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect wool in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study was conducted experimentally on 53 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attending the chest diseases polyclinic of a hospital located in Erzurum. A randomized selection method was used to categorize patients into two groups; a treatment (n = 27), and a control group (n = 26). Patients in the treatment group (pre-test measurements were taken) wore wool vests for a period of three months, while patients in the control group wore cotton vests (placebo) for the same duration; post-test measurements were taken for both groups at the end of the three-month period. The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36, the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, and pulmonary function tests were used to collect data. Results concluded that there was a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in the overall score of the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire, and the symptom, effect, and activity mean scores, while there was a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the SF-36 physical functioning, general health, bodily pain, role physical, vitality, role emotional, social functioning, mental health, physical and mental component summary mean scores of patients in the treatment group. Results of the study concluded that the symptoms, activity, disease effectiveness, and quality of life improved in patients that wore wool vests.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.520-530
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• 2017

Objectives: Gastro-esophageal reflux-induced chronic cough is not easy to diagnose and treat. In this study, three patients diagnosed with this disease were treated with Ojeok-san plus Saengmaek-san. Methods: Three patients with chronic cough, suspected to be gastro-esophageal and reflux-based, were diagnosed according to symptoms and abdominal examinations. They were treated with the herbal medicine, Ojeok-san plus Saengmaek-san. To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for measuring the severity of a cough and the Korean version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ-K) were used to determine the patients' quality of life. Results: After administration of Ojeok-san plus Saengmaek-san, the severity of the patients' coughing decreased based on VAS scores and quality of life improved based on LCQ-K scores for all patients. Conclusions: Ojeok-san plus Saengmaek-san is a potent therapeutic agent for gastro-esophageal reflux-induced chronic cough.