• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 1985

In order to study the effect of air pollution on the ventilatory function of lung, pulmonary function studies were carried out in middle school students (male) living isn Sasang industrial area more than 10 years, and were compared with those of control group. The following results were obtained; 1. Lung capacities were normal in observed & control group, and were not significantly different between two groups. 2. The respective parameters of ventilatory function test of observed group were smaller than that of control group, but FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1/FVC$, FEF 25-75%, Vmax 50, MVV of two groups were normal. 3. PEFR, Vmax 25, Vmax 75 of observed group were significantly decreased, and there were statistically significant differences between two groups in FEF 25-75% (p < 0.01), Vmax 25 (p < 0.05), Vmax 50 (p < 0.01), Vmax 75 (p < 0.05), PEFR (p < 0.05) and MVV (p < 0.02).

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• v.28 no.3 s.51
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• pp.690-705
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• 1995

Pulmonary function tests were conducted on 815 healthy primary school children (390 males and 425 female) in rural area using Collins Survey Spirometer (Warren E. Collins, Inc., U.S.A.) with X-Y Recorder. Respiratory symptoms(cough, sputum, sore throat, chest pain, chest tightness, dyspnea, coryza) were surveyed by the interviews. Multiple regression analysis and regression diagnostics were done for prediction equations of FVC, $FEV_1,\;PEFR\;and\;FEF_{25-75%}$. FVC, $FEV_1,\;PEFR\;and\;FEF_{25-75%}$ values in 3 groups of children classified by the number of symptom were compared each other through standard variable value. FVC, $FEV_1,\;PEFR\;and\;FEF_{25-75%}$ showed highly significant correlation with age, height and weight. Prediction equations for FVC, $FEV_1,\;PEER,\;FEF_{25-75%}$ are functions of height only in both male and female children aged between 6 and 12 years old. PEFR showed a significant difference related with the number of symptom in female. These results suggest that the PEFR is sensitive PFT parameter in this study.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.37-45
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• 2018

Background: Posterior-anterior (PA) vertebral mobilization, a manual therapy technique has been used for relieving pain or stiffness treating in spinal segment for in clinical practice, however evidence to gauge efficacy is yet to be synthesised. Objects: This study aimed to investigate the effect of PA mobilization of the thoracic spine on the respiratory function in patients with low back pain (LBP). Methods: The study participants included 30 patients with chronic LBP. They were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups. The experimental and control groups received PA mobilization of the T1-T8 level of the thoracic spine and placebo mobilization, respectively. All patients received interventions for 35 minutes a day, five times a week, over 2-week period, respectively. Forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$), peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced expiratory flow 25~75% ($FEF_{25{\sim}75%}$), and chest wall expansion were measured before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using independent t-test and two-way analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation analysis was used to compare the correlation between respiratory function and chest measurement. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in FVC, $FEV_1$, PEF, $FEF_{25{\sim}75%}$ (p<.05), and chest wall expansion (p<.05) compared with the control group. Conclusion: PA mobilization of the upper thoracic spine may be beneficial for improving respiratory function parameters including FVC, $FEV_1$, PEF, $FEF_{25{\sim}75%}$, and chest wall expansion in patients with chronic LBP.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.379-383
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• 1991

To evaluate the effect of intensive training on ventilatory functions in soccer players, comparisons of various ventilatory parameters were made before and after 5-5.5 months of intensive training. The subjects were 15 members of a university soccer team with mean age and career of 19.9 and 8.3 years, respectively. Ventilatory parameters studied were those obtained by the analyses of forced expiratory volume and maximal expiratory flow-volume curves, as well as spirometric measurements of VC and MVV. After intensive training, volume parameters, such as VC, FVC and $FEV_{1&3}$ as well as flow parameters, effort-dependent and effort-independent, such as MVV, FEF200-1200, FEF25-75%, PEF, FEF25%, FEF50%, FEF75% showed significant increase. However, when the observed values of flow parameters were volume-adjusted to FVC, the differences before and after intensive training became insignificant. This suggests that enhanced ventilatory functions in soccer players after intensive training are primarily due to increase in FVC caused by increase in respiratory musle strength.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.338-344
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• 1991

If the postoperative pulmonary function can be predicted in the patients undergoing pneumonectomy for lung cancer preoperatively, it will be helpful for identifying them as high or low risk candidates. Perfusion lung scan and spirometry were performed in 12 patients with lung cancer pre-operatively and the predicted postoperative Vital Capacity, FVC, FEV1.0, FEF25 - 75% and MVV were estimated by multiplying the preoperative values by the percentage of perfusion of the nonsurgical lung. Three months postoperation the patients were reinvestigated with spirometry and the obtained values were compared with the predicted values. The linear regression lines derived from the correlation between predicted values [X] and observed values [Y] were as follows; VC; R=0.532, Y=0.48X+1.28, P=0.075 FVC; R=0.566, Y=O 54X+1.15, P=0.055 FEV1.0; R=0.832, Y=0.68X+0.70, P=0.001 FEF25 ~ 75%; R=0.781, Y=0.68X+0.54, P=0.003 MVV; R=0.718, Y=0.67X+34.75, P=0.009 The prediction of postoperative FEV1.0, FEF25 ~ 75% and MVV in lung cancer patients undergoing pneumonectomy appear to be valid for evaluating preoperative pulmonary function.

• Korean journal of health promotion
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.91-95
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• 2019

Background: Obesity and deterioration of pulmonary function are known to increase all-cause mortality and morbidity associated with chronic diseases. Obesity is a known risk factor for decreasing pulmonary function; however, studies on the effect of changes in body weight or body mass index (BMI) on pulmonary function are rare. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the change in body weight or BMI and the pulmonary function test (PFT) in Koreans who underwent consecutive screening at a health promotion center. Methods: We enrolled 5,032 patients who underwent consecutive screening health check-ups at a health promotion center in 2015 and 2017. The BMI was calculated as the body weight (kg) divided by the square of the height (m²) in 2015 and 2017. We analyzed the association between the change in body weight or BMI and PFT. Results: In males, PFT and changes in body weight were associated with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) but not with changes in BMI. In females, FEV₁/forced vital capacity and forced expiratory flow between 25-75% of vital capacity (FEF_25-75%) were significantly associated with the changes in body weight and BMI. A correlation analysis between body weight and BMI showed a negative correlation with FEF_25-75% in males. In females, FEV₁/FVC and FEF_25-75% were negatively correlated. Conclusions: We observed that the increase in body weight and BMI was significantly associated with pulmonary function. This finding suggests that careful monitoring of body weight and BMI may aid in maintaining proper pulmonary function, thereby, reducing mortality and morbidity.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.43-51
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• 2019

PURPOSE: To prevent secondary complications from decreased pulmonary functions and promote neurological recovery, identification of respiratory capacity change patterns depending on different postures of stroke patients and investigation of their properties are needed for active rehabilitation. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the changes in vital capacity in response to different positions and to implement the results as clinical data. METHODS: A respiratory function test was administered to 52 patients with stroke in the sitting, supine, paretic side lying, and non-paretic side lying positions. Pulmonary function indexes used for comparison were forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory flow 25-75% (FEF 25-75%), and maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV). One-way repeated ANOVA was used for analysis, and post hoc analysis was conducted using least significant difference (LSD). RESULTS: All pulmonary function indexes were measured in the order of sitting, paretic side lying, supine, and non-paretic side lying positions. Excluding the FEF25-75% and MVV of the supine compared with the paretic side lying position, all other pulmonary function indexes differed significantly (p<.05). CONCLUSION: There are differences in pulmonary function indexes depending on different postures of stroke patients, and the study showed that the non-paretic side lying position yielded the greatest effect on lung ventilation mechanisms. Based on these results, appropriate postures need to be considered during physical therapy interventions for stroke patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.59 no.4
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• pp.368-373
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• 2005

Background : Bronchial anthracofibrosis usually manifest as a form of obstructive airway disease, and can be accompanied by parenchymal diseases such as pneumonia, and pulmonary tuberculosis. This study investigated the ventilatory dynamics according to the severity of bronchial stenosis in patients with bronchial anthracofibrosis. Method : One hundred and thirteen patients with bronchial anthracofibrosis that was confirmed by bronchoscopy and who had undergone a pulmonary function test were enrolled in this study group. The correlation coefficients between the pulmonary functional parameters and the number of lobes with bronchial stenosis were investigated. Results : The incidence of ventilatory dysfunction was 56(49.6%) for obstructive, 8(7.1%) for restrictive, 2(1.8%) for mixed, and 47(41.6%) for a normal pattern. The $FEV_1/FVC$, $FEF_{25{\sim}75%}$, $FEF_{25%}$, $FEF_{50%}$, $FEF_{75%}$, and PEF showed a significant negative correlation (p<0.05) and the Raw had a significant positive correlation with the number of lobes with bronchial stenosis(p<0.001). Conclusion : These findings suggest that the most common abnormality of the ventilatory function in bronchial anthracofibrosis is an obstructive pattern with a small airway dysfunction according to the severity of bronchial stenosis.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.263-269
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• 2017

Pulmonary function test (PFT) is a test method to determine respiratory disease. In order to obtain accurate PFT results, it is absolutely necessary to induce the inspector and cooperate with the patient. This study was to observe the importance of understanding and posture of the patient in spirometry. In 2016, 110 healthy experimenter performed spirometry; 1) only heard the explanation, 2) watching video and inspector,s demonstration, 3) twisting legs and bending shoulder. FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1/FVC$, $FEF_{25-75%}$, PEF were measured by spirometry. FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1/FVC$, $FEF_{25-75%}$, PEF were significantly increased before and after the understanding the test method. There was a significant difference in FVC, $FEV_1$, and PEF in the false posture. Reproducibility was significantly different in the experimenter' comprehension and false posture. This study provides accurate understanding of the patient and correct posture should be maintained during the examination to obtain correct and reproducible results of PFT.

• Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.997-1005
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• 1999

To evaluate the effect of winter intensive training on pulmonary function in high school baseball players, comparisons of various ventilatory parameters were made before and 3-3.5 months of winter intensive tranining. The subjects were 18 members of a high school baseball players with mean age and career of 6.3 and 7.3 years, respectively. The following were mainly observed by spirometry for the study ; respiratory rate, vital capacity(VC), maximum voluntary ventilation(MVV), forced vital capacity (FEV1%) and forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF25-75%). The result obtained are summarized as follow. 1) Resipratory rate, tidal volume, forced vital capacity, 1FEV%, FEF50% and FEF75% showed no significant difference between before and after. 2) MVV in after was significantly(p<0.001) increased to 166 L/min comparing with 136L/min in before. 3) 1FEV in after was significantly(p<0.05) increased to 4.46L comparing with 3.76L in before. 4) PEF in after was significantly(p<0.05) increased to 10.40 L/sec comparing with 9.18 L/sec in before.