• 제목/요약/키워드: Lung Function Tests

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천식의 한약치료에 관한 문헌고찰 - 국내 한의학 임상연구를 중심으로 (Review on Herbal Medications of Asthma in Domestic Clinical Research on Traditional Korean Medicine)

  • 박청수;홍미나;반재진;정한솔;최준용
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제32권6호
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    • pp.361-369
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study was to review the herbal medications of asthma through clinical studies in Korea and to be utilized in the treatment of asthma and in other clinical studies. All clinical researches about asthma published up to 13th February 2018 were found in two domestic electric databases, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System(OASIS) and National Discovery for Science Library(NDSL). Twenty-seven articles were selected and of these, there were 14 articles of before and after studies(BAS), 8 of case series(CS), 4 of case reports(CR) and 1 of the randomized controlled trial(RCT). The most frequently used prescription was "Cheongsangboha-tang(淸上補下湯)". There were various TCM patterns, and Tae-Eum-In(太陰人) was the most common Sasang constitution(四象體質). Frequently used evaluations to assess treatment effects were lung function tests such as Forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for Adult Korean Asthmatics(QLQAKA) questionnaire responses. We have found that herbal medicine treatment can be an effective treatment to improve the symptoms and the quality of life of asthmatic patients. But we consider that large-scale systematically designed clinical researches are needed additionally.

65세 이상 노인과 65세 미만 성인의 고혈압 위험요인 (Risk factors for hypertension in elderly people aged 65 and over, and adults under age 65)

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    • 한국산학기술학회논문지
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.162-169
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    • 2019
  • 본 연구는 65세 미만 성인과 65세 이상 노인에서 고혈압 위험요인을 파악하기 위한 서술적 조사연구이다. 6차 고령화 연구패널조사를 활용하여 6,152명의 연구대상자를 분석하였으며, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 23을 이용하여 카이검정과 로지스틱 회귀분석을 시행하였다. 고혈압 유병률에 영향을 미치는 위험요인에 대한 로지스틱 회귀분석 결과는 65세 미만 성인과 65세 이상 노인 둘 다에서, 주관적 건강상태, 당뇨병 유무, 심장질환 유무, BMI에 따른 비만정도가 위험요인으로 나타났고, 65세 미만에서는 만성폐질환, 소화기계 질환, 음주가, 65세 이상에서는 거주지역, 관절염 및 류마티스 질환, 흡연, 인지기능 정도가 고혈압에 영향을 미치는 위험요인으로 나타났다. 우리나라는 급속한 고령화 현상으로 인해 체계적이고 정책적인 만성질환관리가 절실하다. 특히, 나이에 따라 꾸준히 증가하는 고혈압에 대한 효과적인 관리를 위해 연령대에 따른 위험요인을 분석하는 것은 중요하다. 따라서 개인적 노후준비 뿐만 아니라 전반적인 사회복지수준 향상 및 노인복지대책을 통해 질병에 대한 관리가 필요하다.

Clinical Characteristics of Disability in Patients with Indoor Aire-Related Environmental Intolerance

  • Vuokko, Aki;Karvala, Kirsi;Suojalehto, Hille;Lindholm, Harri;Selinheimo, Sanna;Heinonen-Guzejev, Marja;Leppamaki, Sami;Cederstrom, Sebastian;Hublin, Christer;Tuisku, Katinka;Sainio, Markku
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • 제10권3호
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    • pp.362-369
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    • 2019
  • Background: Chronic nonspecific symptoms attributed to indoor nonindustrial work environments are common and may cause disability, but the medical nature of this disability is unclear. The aim was to medically characterize the disability manifested by chronic, recurrent symptoms and restrictions to work participation attributed to low-level indoor pollutants at workplace and whether the condition shares features with idiopathic environmental intolerance. Methods: We investigated 12 patients with indoor aire-related work disability. The examinations included somatic, psychological, and psychiatric evaluations as well as investigations of the autonomic nervous system, cortisol measurements, lung function, and allergy tests. We evaluated well-being, health, disability, insomnia, pain, anxiety, depression, and burnout via questionnaires. Results: The mean symptom history was 10.5 years; for disabling symptoms, 2.7 years. Eleven patients reported reactions triggered mainly by indoor molds, one by fragrances only. Ten reported sensitivity to odorous chemicals, and three, electric devices. Nearly all had co-occurrent somatic and psychiatric diagnoses and signs of pain, insomnia, burnout, and/or elevated sympathetic responses. Avoiding certain environments had led to restrictions in several life areas. On self-assessment scales, disability showed higher severity and anxiety showed lower severity than in physician assessments. Conclusion: No medical cause was found to explain the disability. Findings support that the condition is a form of idiopathic environmental intolerance and belongs to functional somatic syndromes. Instead of endless avoidance, rehabilitation approaches of functional somatic syndromes are applicable.

Dynamic Chest X-Ray Using a Flat-Panel Detector System: Technique and Applications

  • Akinori Hata;Yoshitake Yamada;Rie Tanaka;Mizuki Nishino;Tomoyuki Hida;Takuya Hino;Masako Ueyama;Masahiro Yanagawa;Takeshi Kamitani;Atsuko Kurosaki;Shigeru Sanada;Masahiro Jinzaki;Kousei Ishigami;Noriyuki Tomiyama;Hiroshi Honda;Shoji Kudoh;Hiroto Hatabu
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제22권4호
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    • pp.634-651
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    • 2021
  • Dynamic X-ray (DXR) is a functional imaging technique that uses sequential images obtained by a flat-panel detector (FPD). This article aims to describe the mechanism of DXR and the analysis methods used as well as review the clinical evidence for its use. DXR analyzes dynamic changes on the basis of X-ray translucency and can be used for analysis of diaphragmatic kinetics, ventilation, and lung perfusion. It offers many advantages such as a high temporal resolution and flexibility in body positioning. Many clinical studies have reported the feasibility of DXR and its characteristic findings in pulmonary diseases. DXR may serve as an alternative to pulmonary function tests in patients requiring contact inhibition, including patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 or other infectious diseases. Thus, DXR has a great potential to play an important role in the clinical setting. Further investigations are needed to utilize DXR more effectively and to establish it as a valuable diagnostic tool.

체중 잔차를 이용한 12세 아동의 정상 폐기능 예측식 (Prediction Equations for FVC and FEV1 among Korean Children Aged 12 Years)

  • 강종원;성주헌;조수헌;주영수
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • 제32권1호
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    • pp.60-64
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    • 1999
  • 환경오염과 관련된 건강효과 연구에서 흡연, 직업 등 교란변수의 영향을 효과적으로 배제할 수 있으면서 폐기능검사가 제대로 시행될 수 있는 연구대상으로 선호되고 있는 특정 연령층인 12세 학동의 보다 정확한 FVC와 FEV1 예측식을 만 들고자 전국 11개 중학교의 학생들(남자 256명, 여자 301명)을 대상으로 측정된 신장, 체중, 그리고 폐기능검사 값으로 신장-체중의 회귀식을 유도하였고, 이를 통해 12세 인구의 신장별 표준체중을 산출하였다. 이 표준체중과 실측체중의 차이인 잔차를 독립변수로 하여 폐기능 예측 식을 남녀별로 만들었는데, 남자의 경우는, FVC(ml) = 50.84 $\times$ 신장(cm) + 7.06 $\times$ 체중 잔차 - 4838.86, FEV1(m1) = 43.57 $\times$ 신장(cm) + 3.16 $\times$ 체증 잔차 4156.66 이었다. 여자에서는 FVC(ml) = 42.57 $\times$ 신장(cm) + 12.50 $\times$ 체중 잔차 - 3862.39, 그리고 FEV1(ml) = 36.29 $\times$ 신장(cm) + 7.74 $\times$ 체중 잔차 - 3200.94 이었다. 이렇게 얻어진 예측값들의 설명력(R2)은 남자에서 FVC, FEV1가 각각 0.708, 0.670이었고, 여자에서는 FVC, FEV1가 각각 0.580, 0.513이었다.

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The Survival Rate of Korean Patients with COPD with or without Acute Exacerbations

  • Uh, Soo-Taek;Lee, Ji-Yeon;Koo, So-Mi;Kim, Yang-Ki;Kim, Ki-Up;Park, Jong-Sook;Park, Sung-Woo;Jang, An-Soo;Kim, Do-Jin;Choi, Jae-Sung;Na, Joo-Ok;Suh, Ki-Hyun;Kim, Yong-Hoon;Park, Choon-Sik
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제70권6호
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    • pp.474-481
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    • 2011
  • Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by air low limitation, which is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. There have been many studies on survival rates in the world literature, but there have been few reports regarding the survival rate in Korean patients with COPD. Acute exacerbation is regarded as a risk factor for mortality in patients with COPD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the survival rate and the effect of acute exacerbations on the survival rate of Korean patients with COPD. Methods: A total of 502 COPD patients who were diagnosed on the basis of history and lung function tests were enrolled in this study. The frequency of acute exacerbations, body mass index (BMI), C-reactive protein (CRP) and pulmonary hypertension were analyzed. Results: The 3- and 5-year survival rates were 98% and 83%, respectively. The median survival time was 78 months. The median survival time was 55 months in 322 patients with one or more acute exacerbations. The 3- and 5-year survival rates were significantly lower in the 322 patients with one or more acute exacerbations than in those without any. The mortality rate was significantly higher in patients with CRP>3 mg/L than in those with CRP ${\leq}3$ mg/L (p<0.005); it was significantly higher in patients with pulmonary hypertension than in those without it (p<0.01). Conclusion: Because the 5-year survival rate is 83% in Korean patients with COPD, the management of stable patients with COPD should focus on the prevention of acute exacerbations.

황기(黃芪)의 재배 년수에 따른 면역 및 항산화 활성 연구 (Studies on Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Astragali membranacei Radix according to the Cultivated Years)

  • 정철
    • 대한한방피부미용학회지
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.53-90
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: Contents of astragaloside I, II and IV, cytotoxicity, anticancer activity, immunomodulatory activity and antioxidant capacity were to be compared as a function of the cultivated years as one, three, five and seven years. Method: Major components of Astragali membranacei Radix were separated as astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV by HPLC analysis. Cytotoxicity and anticancer activities were measured by MTT and SRB assay. For immunomodulatory activity, the secretion of IL -6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$, NK cell activation and macrophage activation were observed as well as kinetics of responding to human T cells by a microphysiometer. In vitro antioxidant activities were measured by several radical scavenging activities of superoxide anion radican, DPPH, LDL and linoleic acid. For in vivo activity, the activation of SOD, GSH-px, catalase, ALDH and ADH was measured as well the relative weight of liver. Result : 1. For HPLC analysis, the contents of all of astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV were in order of three, five, one and seven years. 2. The cytotoxicity of normal human lung cell line, HEL299 showed lower than 18% in adding 0.25 mg/ml, and 28.9% in adding 1.0 mg/ml of water extract of seven year root. For methanol extracts, three year root showed highest cytotoxicity as 35.2 % and there was no difference between the cultivated years. 3. For anticancer activities, methanol extracts of one and three year roots showed relatively high inhibition of human stomach cancer cells, AGS, breast cancer cells, MCF-7, lung cancer cells, A549 and liver cancer cell, Hep3B as well as high selectivities. 4. The water extract of seven year root could yield high secretion of IL-6 from both human Band T cells while the methanol extracts of three and five year roots secreted high amounts of IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$ from both Band T cells. 5. As a result of in vitro antioxidant activities, both water and methanol extracts from five and seven year roots showed high activities for superoxide anion radical scavenging activity, inhibiting linoleic acid peroxide and contents of total phenols. 6. For in vivo tests, Mn-SOD and GSH-px activities and weight of liver were better in adding seven year root. For ALDH activity one year root was better and for ADH activity five year root. Overall speaking, seven year root showed relatively better antioxidant activities. Conclusion:There was difference of the contents of astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV according to cultivation year. Methanol extract showed better activities of anticancer and immune activation rather than water extract Interestingly enough, for methanol extracts, overall activities were improved as the cultivation year increased. There might be further investigation required for the clinical uses of the results as several biological activities varied according to the cultivated year of Astragali membranacei Radix.

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혼합(混合)된 식품첨가물(食品添加物)이 흰쥐의 생리(生理)에 미치는 상승적(相乘的) 독성(毒性) 효과(效果)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) (A Study of the Additional Toxicity of Mixed Food Additives to Rat)

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    • Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.71-97
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    • 1975
  • To improve the food qualities in Korea, two hundred and fourtynine kinds of food additives have been allowed in food processing, of which one hundred and nineteen kinds could be used under the limitted conditions. Hence, in practical uses in food processing, many kinds of them are mixed at random within the permitted amounts for their special purposes. For last several years, many kinds of the food additives were prohibited because they have been proved to be toxic even with the single dose. Until recently a few studies on the toxicity in the mixture of food additives were reported, however, they were shown to be no severe additional effect on the animal. This study was performed to see if any elevation of chronic or subacute toxicity of food additives occur especially when they are mixed with each other, using three kinds of food additives (DHA, AF-2, BHT) most widely used as food preservatives, antiseptics and antioxidants. One hundred and fifty young male rats were taken and divided into ten feeding groups, one first control group (food additives blank), three second control groups (DHA 0.1%, AF-2 0.1%, BHT 0.5%), three mixture groups of low level (mixture of each 60% of two second control level) and three mixture groups of high level (mixture of each 90% of two second control level). As the methods of biological and clinical tests, the change of body weight (growth rate), daily intake of diets, organ to body weight ratio, histopathological findings of organs, hematological observation, liver and kidney function tests were checked three times during the periods of 24 weeks. The following results were obtained. 1. The low level group of DHA, AF-2 mixture and DHA, BHT mixture revealed a little retardation in growth rate than the first control group, however, they were similar to the second controls, while all the mixture groups of high level showed a more remarkable retardation than the first and second controls. 2. Average daily intake of the diets was the same in each group, showing a similar decreasing tendency (70-100g/kg of body weight) in accordance with the growth rate. It was observed that there are no differences in the taste and appetite in each group of rats. 3. Abnormal enlargements of kidney and lung were not seen in all the mixture groups compared with the controls, while a slight hepatomegaly was observed in all mixture groups of low level as in the second controls. Significant differences (almost 1% level) were observed between the high level groups and the first control group. 4. Histopathological effects of the food additives on lung, kidney and liver tissues were found in all mixture group of high level. The less frequencies of the same effects were also seen in the low level groups. 5. The esterified cholesterol to total cholesterol ratio in the mixture groups of high level showed a little lower values, and the activities of serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase and alkaline phosphatase decreased almost with significance of 5% level compared with the first control group. The serum A/G ratio in the mixture groups also decreased. The results demonstrated that the liver function was decreased in the mixture groups compared with the controls. 6. In all groups throughout the test period, kidney functions (concentration of protein and creatinine excreated per hour in urine and renal filtration rate) were shown almost as normal as the first control. 7. Average values of hematocrit, erythrocytes and leucocytes in the mixture groups were in the normal ranges as in the controls, which denotes that the production of blood cells in bone marrow were also normal in all groups. With the above results, it is concluded that when the food additives (DHA, AF-2, BHT) were given together to the rats in several combinations even in less amount, they showed more toxic signs than the single doses.

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흡연이 운동에 미치는 단기 효과 (Immediate Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Exercise)

  • 최강현;최철준;김용태;임채만;고윤석;김우성;김원동
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제39권6호
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    • pp.511-516
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    • 1992
  • 연구배경 : 장기적 흡연이 폐암이나 만성폐쇄성폐질환등의 폐질환 및 여러 심장질환의 위험인자인 것은 잘 알려져 있으나 흡연이 단기적으로 운동시 호흡기 및 심혈관계 기능에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대한 연구는 많지 않다. 흡연시에는 일산화탄소를 흡입하으로, 일산화탄소 흡입후 운동시에 나타나는 호흡수, 심박수, 호흡량 및 심장출량의 증가와 최대산소섭취량의 감소가 흡연후 운동시에도 관찰될 것으로 예상된다. 목적 : 흡연의 운동부하시 심폐기능에 대한 단기적 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 : 흡연자 13명을 대상으로 시간당 3개피를 5시간 흡연한 흡연일 및 흡연하지 않고 100% 산소를 15분간 흡입한 금연일을 무작위 순서로 정하여 두 번 단계적 운동부하 검사를 시행하였다. 결과 : 대상자 13명의 평균 연령은 $25{\pm}4.9$세, 평균 흡연력은 $6{\pm}5$ pack-years였고, 금연일과 흡연일간 일반 폐기능검사의 결과에는 차이가 없었다. 혈중 일산화 탄소혈색소량의 평균은 금연일 $1.45{\pm}0.83%$, 흡연일에 $5.97{\pm}1.34%$로서 흡연일에 유의하게 높았다(p<0.01). 무산소역치는 금연일 $1.53{\pm}0.20$ L/min, 흡연일에 $1.33{\pm}0.24$ L/min로서 흡연일에 유의하게 낮았으며(p<0.05) 최대산소섭취량은 금연일 $2.39{\pm}0.32$ L/min, 흡연일에 $2.09{\pm}0.32$ L/min로서 흡연일에 유의하게 낮았다(p<0.05). 안정시 심박수는 금연일에 분당 $75.46{\pm}5.83$회, 흡연일에 분당 $84.38{\pm}11.06$회로서 흡연일에 유의하게 높았으나(p<0.05) 최대심박수는 금연일에 $160.38{\pm}9.09$회, 흡연일에 $161.23{\pm}8.09$회로서 차이가 없었다. 결론 : 일반 폐기능검사는 양일간에 차이가 없었으나 금연일에 비해 흡연일에 무산소역치와 최대산소섭취량의 감소가 관찰되어 흡연은 단기적으로 운동부하시 심혈관계장애를 초래한다고 사료되었다.

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UIP 환자에서 측정된 Fibroblastic Foci량이 예후에 미치는 영향 (The Prognostic Value of Fibroblastic Foci Quantity in Patients with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia)

  • 박성우;이영목;이준혁;김기업;김도진;어수택;김용훈;박춘식;김현조;염욱
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제51권6호
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    • pp.540-549
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    • 2001
  • 연구배경 : 특발성 폐섬유화증 중 통상성 간질성 폐렴(Usual interstitial pneumonia)은 대부분 진행성으로 악화되는 매우 나쁜 질환이다. 조직학적으로 볼 때 상피하에 흩어져서 존재하는 fibroblastic foci에서 콜라겐 합성을 통한 폐 섬유화를 일으키는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이러한 fibroblastic foci와 폐기능을 포함한 임상적 지표 및 예후와의 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 개흉 또는 흉강경을 통한 폐 생겸검사로 진단된 20명(남:여 13:7)을 대상으로 하여 폐 조직에서 fibroblastic foci의 양을 정량화 하였다. 결 과 : 1) Fibroblastic foci 양과, 폐기능검사, 동맥혈가스검사($AaDO_2$) 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 없었으며, 기관지폐포 세척검사의 세포분획중 호중구 비율과는 의미있는 비례관계(p<0.05)가 있었다. 2) Fibroblastic foci/vol을 0.2를 기준으로 두 그룹으로 나누어 각 그룹간의 생존률, 폐기능검사, 기관판지폐포 세척검사의 세포분획비율의 차이를 비교한 결과 기판지폐포세척액의 호중구비율이 fibroblastic foci가 많은 군에서 의미있게 높았으며(p<0.05), 생존율, 폐기능점사등은 두 군간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결 론 : 본 연구에서는 fibroblasic foci가 UIP 환자의 예후 및 질환의 활성도를 나타내주는 지표로는 확실하지 않은 것으로 여겨지며, 추가로 좀더 많은 자료로 분석이 필요할 것으로 여겨진다.

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