• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.64-68
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• 2011

Purpose: The normal values for lung resistance and lung capacity of children, as determined by impulse oscillometry (IOS), are different for children of different ethnicities. However, reference values there is no available reference value for Korean preschool children have yet to be determined. The aim of the present study was to determine the normal ranges of IOS parameters in Korean preschool children. Methods: A total of 133 healthy Korean preschool children were selected from 639 children (aged 3 to 6 years) who attended kindergarten in Seongnam, Gyeonggi province, Korea. Healthy children were defined according to the European Respiratory Society (ERS) criteria. All subjects underwent lung function tests using IOS. The relationships between IOS value (respiratory resistance (Rrs) and reactance (Xrs) at 5 and 10 Hz and resonance frequency (RF)) and age, height, and weight were analyzed by simple linear and multiple linear regression analyses. Results: The IOS success rate was 89.5%, yielding data on 119 children. Linear regression identified height as the best predictor of Rrs and Xrs. Using stepwise multiple linear regressions based on age, height, and weight, we determined regression equations and coefficients of determination ($R^2$) for boys ($Rrs_5=1.934-0.009{\times}Height$, $R^2$=12.1%; $Xrs_5=0.774+0.006{\times}Height-0.002{\times}Age$, $R^2$=20.2% and for girls $(Rrs_5=2.201-0.012{\times}Height$, $R^2$=18.2%; $Xrs_5=-0.674+0.004{\times}Height$, $R^2$=10.5%). Conclusion: This study provides reference values for IOS measurements of normal Korean preschool children. These provide a basis for the diagnosis and monitoring of preschool children with a variety of respiratory diseases.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2012

Purpose : The purpose of the study was to examine if a respiratory muscle strengthening training in patients with stroke can improve their pulmonary function. Methods : Volunteers were included for the study if a patient diagnosed stroke more than 6 months and had 24 points or higher in MMSE-K scores. Twenty-eight subjects participated in this study and were randomly divided into two groups; a breathing exercise group(n=14) and a control group(n=14). The intervention for all subjects was conducted for 20minutes, three times a week for 4 weeks. Subjects for the breathing exercise group had the respiratory muscle strengthening training using spiro-tigers, where-as subjects in the control group got their usual treatment ie a postural training. The six-minute walking test(6MWT) and the pulmonary function tests(FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1$/FVC, VC, Vt, IRV and ERV) were employed to assess treatment effects at baseline and after their intervention. Results : Twenty-four subjects finished their 4-week treatment programs. The general characteristics between groups were found to be similar (p>0.05). The pulmonary function between groups were also observed no difference across groups at the baseline measurement (p>0.05). In the post treatment group comparison, subjects in the breathing exercise group showed an increase in lung function with VC ($2.73{\pm}0.80{\ell}$) and Vt ($0.87{\pm}0.38{\ell}$) than those in the control group ($1.91{\pm}0.80{\ell}$ and $0.48{\pm}0.22{\ell}$ respectively) (p<0.05). However, there was no difference found in 6MWT, FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1$/FVC, IRV, and ERV across groups (p>0.05). Conclusion : A significant increase in VC and Vt was found in subjects with stroke, who had four-week training on respiratory muscle strengthening. However, respiratory muscle strengthening showed no effect on walking speed and FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1$/FVC, IRV, and ERV in patients with stroke.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.20-26
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• 2008

The objective of the study which utilised population based data was to determine the respiratory condition of elementary school children in Gangneung. From October 9th to December 14th, 2006, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratoy Volume in I Second $(FEV_1)$ were conducted on the target group of children using a spirometer. The prevalence of asthmatic symptoms was 29.8% among boys and 39.6% among girls. By using logistic regression, we found that family history of allergic rhinitis (OR=3.90, CI=1.05-14.51), experience of allergic conjunctivitis (OR=4.67, CI=1.54-14.16) and atopic dermatitis (OR=2.86, CI=1.17-7.05) significantly increased the asthmatic symptoms. Also, a family history of asthma and food allergy were associated with asthmatic symptoms. In relation to housing and environmental risk factors, residences under the ground (OR=3.59, CI=1.35-9.51) and big-size dolls (OR=2.71, CI=0.86-8.53) significantly increased the prevalence of asthmatic symptoms. For PFT, above four families, exposure of passive smoking and pets significantly reduced FVC in both groups (p<0.05). In girls, a big-size doll was significantly associated with decreased lung function (FVC and $FEV_1$). In boys, using bed significantly reduced $FEV_1$. Also, the risk of asthmatic symptoms was found to increase when the house has been built for 5 years or more, the house is close to a road $({\leq}100m)$, a gas/Kerosene heater or carpet is utilized within the house. However, their differences were not significant. It is concluded that genetic factor such as a family history of respiratory disease, allergic symptoms and housing risk factor are related to asthmatic symptoms. These results were worth noting because the findings will help address risk factors related respiratory symptoms especially in relation to housing and environment.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.126-133
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• 2020

본 연구는 합창과 호흡훈련을 병합한 복합예술교육프로그램이 대학생의 호흡기능 및 스트레스와 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 무작위 대조군 사전 사후 연구 설계로 진행하였다. 본 연구는 대학생 25명을 대상으로 복합예술교육프로그램을 시행한 실험군 (n=13)과 일반 예술교양프로그램을 적용한 대조군 (n=12)으로 무작위 배정하였다. 그 결과 실험군에서 실험 전 후 폐활량과 호흡근력, 스트레스와 삶의 질 척도에 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p<0.05). 또한 실험군 대조군간에 비교하였을 때, 1초간 노력성 날숨량(FEV₁) 결과를 제외하고 나머지 검사결과 값은 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p<0.05). 본 연구결과를 통하여 합창과 호흡훈련을 병합한 복합예술교육프로그램은 대학생의 스트레스 감소, 호흡기능과 삶의 질을 향상 시키는 프로그램으로 유익할 것이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.377-387
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• 1996

연구배경 : 폐기능의 경한 저하는 운동능력이나 작업능력을 제한 시키지 않지만 심한 폐기능 저하는 중요한 제한 요인이 된다. 1980년 세계보건기구(WHO)에서는 폐기능의 감소를 impairment, 운동기능의 감소를 disability로 구분하였으며, 1986년 ATS에서 FVC가 50% 이하로 감소, FEV1이 40% 이하로 감소, FEV1/FVC가 40% 이하로 감소, 혹은 DLCO가 40% 이하로 감소된 경우, 또는 운동부하 검사에서 VO2max가 15 ml/Kg/min 이하이면 거의 모든 작업기능을 수행할 수 없는 심한 장애상태로 평가하였다. 이에 심한 기류폐쇄환자를 대상으로 impairment/disability를 평가하는데 있어 안정시 폐기능 검사와 운동부하검사의 역할 및 상관관계를 살펴보고자 하였다. 방법 : 성한 만성기류폐쇄(CAO; chronic airflow obstruction) 환자 19예를 대상으로 안정시 spirometry와 body plethysmograph를 시행하였으며, cycle ergometer를 이용하여 증상제한적 최대 운동검사(symptom limited maximal exercise test)를 분당 5 - 10 watt 씩 증가시키면서 시행하였다. 환자를 안정시 폐기능검사 결과에 따라 FEV1이 40% 이하인 경우 severe impairment군, 이상인 경우 non-severe impairment 군으로 구분하여 비교하였다. 결과 : 1. Severe impairment 군은 non-severe impairment 군에 비하여 기도폐쇄 및 저산소증이 유의하게 심하였고, VO2max가 유의하게 감소되어 운동수행상태가 현저하게 감소되어 있었다. 2. Severe impairment 군은 운동부하검사에서 환기제한장애(ventilatory limitation)를 보였으며, 운동제한 증상은 10예중 9예가 호흡곤란이었다. 3. 만성기류폐쇄 환자중에서 결핵 파괴성 폐질환 환자의 장애가 가장 심하였다. 4. 안정시 폐기능검사 결과 중에서 FEV1이 심한 장애를 결정하는 가장 유용한 지표였으며, VO2max와의 상관관계도 가장 컷다(r = 0.81, p < 0.001). 5. 안정시 폐기능검사에 의한 심한 폐기능장애(impairment by WHO)는 sensitivity 80%, specificity 89%로 심한 운동장애(disability by WHO)를 예측할 수 있었다. 결론 : 심한 기류폐쇄환자에서는 안정시 폐기능검사 특히 FEV1으로 운동수행상태를 잘 예측할 수 있어, 운동부하검사를 시행하지 않고서도 안정시 폐기능검사인 폐기능 장애(impairment by WHO)에 따라 운동기능 장애(disability by WHO)를 충분히 판단할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.330-337
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• 2003

연구배경 : 폐활량검사에서 노력성 폐활량(forced vital capacity, FVC)이 감소되었을 때 제한성 환기장애가 있다고 일반적으로 판단한다. 하지만 제한성 환기장애 판정의 정확한 기준은 총폐용량(total lung capacity, TLC)의 감소이다. 본 연구는 폐활량검사 결과에서 FVC가 감소되었을 때 TLC가 감소된 제한성 환기장애를 얼마나 정확히 예측할 수 있는가를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1999년 1월부터 2000년 12월까지 2년간 폐기능검사실에서 폐활량검사와 폐용적검사를 동일한 날 시행한 성인 환자 1,371명의 폐기능검사 결과를 후향적으로 조사하였다. FVC, $FEV_1$, TLC는 측정값이 정상 예측값의 80% 미만일 때 감소하였다고 판정하였고, 1초간 노력호기폐활량의 노력성 폐활량에 대한 비($FEV_1$/FVC%)는 측정값이 70% 미만일 때 감소하였다고 판정하였다. 결 과 : 1,371례 중 FVC가 감소한 환자는 353례였으며 이 중 TLC가 감소된 경우는 186례로 양성예측률은 52.7%이었다. FVC가 정상인 1,018례 중 TLC가 감소한 경우는 45례로 음성예측률은 96.6%이었다. 폐활량검사에서 제한성 환기장애($FEV_1$/FVC 정상, FVC 감소)를 보인 196례 중 TLC가 감소된 경우는 148례로 양성예측률은 75.5%이었다. 폐활량검사에서 혼합성 환기장애($FEV_1$/FVC 감소, FVC 감소)를 보인 157례 중 TLC가 감소된 경우는 38례로 양성예측률은 24.2%이었다. 혼합성 환기장애를 보인 196례 중 FVC와 $FEV_1$의 예측값에 대한 비율이 15% 미만의 차이를 보인 60례에서 TLC의 감소를 보인 경우는 34례(56.7%)였다. 결 론 : 제한성 환기장애를 배제하는 데는 폐활량검사가 유용하다. 하지만 폐활량검사에서 FVC가 감소된 환자에서 제한성 환기장애의 유무는 TLC의 측정을 통해 확인하는 것이 필요하리라 사료된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.417-420
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• 2007

저자들은 사르코이드증 환자에서 그레이브스병이 동반된 1예를 경험하였으며 이는 아직 국내에서 보고된 바 없기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국환경독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경독성학회 2003년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.194-194
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• 2003

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, 1989) has classified whole diesel exhaust as probably carcinogenic to humans. Diesel exhaust particulate matter (DPM) adsorbs different chemical substances including PAHs and nitroarenes. DPM is emphasized because it is a major component of diesel exhaust, it is suspected of contributing to a health hazard. Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of carbon particles and associated organics and inorganics, and it is not known what fraction or combination of fractions cause the health effects [cancer effects, noncancer effects (respiratory tract irritation/inflammation and changes in lung function)] that have been observed with exposure to diesel exhaust. In order to identify which chemical classes are responsible for the majority of the observed biological activities, we performed a particular biological/chemical analysis. Respirable particulate matter (PM2.5: <2.5mm) was collected from diesel engine exhaust using a high-volume sampler equipped with a cascade impactor. Particulate oganic matter was extracted by the dichloromethane/sonication method and the crude extract was fractionated according to EPA recommended procedure into seven fractions by acid-base partitioning and silica gel column chromatography. We examined genotoxic potentials of diesel exhaust particulate matter using novel genotoxicity tests, which are rapid, simple and sensitive methods for assessing DNA-damage at the DNA and chromosomal level (comet assay, in vitro MN test and Ames test). Higher genotoxic potency was observed in non polar fractions and several PAHs were detected by GC-MS, such as 1,2,5,6 dibenzanthracene, chrysene, 1,2-benzanthracene, phenanthrene and fluoranthene.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2013

Objectives: The public relies on the news media to understand health risks. To examine the surveillance function of Korean health journalism, this study compared the rank-order of the 10 most frequently diagnosed cancers with that of the 10 cancers most frequently covered by three major Korean newspapers. Methods: News stories published between 1999 and 2010 by the Chosun-Ilbo, Joong-Ang-Ilbo, and Dong-A-Ilbo were examined. Data on cancer incidence were collected using the epidemiological data published by a governmental public health institution. To compare the level of the crude rates and the amount of news coverage, rank-order correlation tests and regression analyses were employed. Results: A reduction in the rank-ordered correlation coefficient was observed despite an increase in the overall number of cancer news stories released. The significance of the correlation disappeared after 2006. The big difference of the rank order between the crude rate and the amount of news coverage was observed in the cancer of breast, uteri, thyroid, and gallbladder/biliary. Finally, the three newspapers did not follow the amount change in stomach, lung, liver, and uterine cervix cancer. The four cancers' rank orders of crude rate were lowering, signifying a reduction of the comparative dangerousness of the four cancers. Conclusions: The news media's customization of news content and the negative bias in journalism are suggested as possible influences on the news media's inaccurate representation of cancer risk.

• 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.