• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.239-249
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• 2003

Multi-detector row CT (MDCT) provides faster speed, longer coverage in conjunction with thin slices, improved spatial resolution, and ability to produce high quality muliplanar and three-dimensional (3D) images. MDCT has revolutionized the non-invasive evaluation of the central airways. Simultaneous display of axial, multiplanar, and 3D images raises precision and accuracy of the radiologic diagnosis of central airway disease. This article introduces central airway imaging with MDCT emphasizing on the emerging role of multiplanar and 3D reconstruction.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2023

Purpose: Pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease in which the lungs become hardened due to the accumulation of fine mineral dust that has been breathed in at industrial sites. The lungs are unable to function properly, resulting in complications of several respiratory diseases. Methods: The subjects were 36 elderly adults (pneumoconiosis patients 18, healthy elderly 18) over the age of 65 years. The respiratory function was assessed using a spirometer to measure forced vital capacity (FVC), first second of forced expiration (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, and peak expiratory flow n(PEF). The static balance function test was determined by the center of mass (COM), ankle angle range, hip angle range, sway parameters, and reciprocal compensatory index (RCI). Cognitive function was measured by applying MoCA-k. Results: Comparison of respiration functions between the two groups showed statistically significant differences in FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and PEFs (p<0.05). Cognitive abilities showed statistically significant differences due to higher cognitive skills in the control group as compared to the patient group (p<0.05). Most results of the static balance capability measurements showed statistically significant differences between the groups (p<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were obtained for COM AP Range, Angle AP Range, RCI ML Range, and AP Range (p>0.05). Conclusion: The results of the current study indicate that patients suffering from pneumoconiosis have less cognitive ability and balance function as compared to healthy elderly people. Therefore, we expect an improvement in the balance ability and cognitive function through systematic management and strengthening lung function training to improve the quality of life of pneumoconiosis patients.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.105-113
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of trunk-stabilization training using stabilizing reversal and rhythmic stabilization techniques of PNF on trunk muscle strength and respiratory function in elderly stroke patients. Methods: There were 26 stroke patients included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups, and all patients performed exercise 30 min five times per week for six weeks. The experimental group performed trunk stability exercise using stabilizing reversal and rhythmic stabilization techniques of PNF, and the control group performed flexibility and strength training. Trunk muscle strength, forced vital capacity, maximum inspiratory pressure, and maximum expiration pressure were measured to determine the changes after the intervention. For statistical processing, a paired t-test was performed within the group, and the value after intervention was performed as an independent t-test to find out the difference between the two groups. Results: In the experimental group, all of the trunk muscle strength, forced vital capacity, maximum inspiratory pressure, and maximum expiration pressure showed significant differences according to the intervention. In the control group, there were statistically significant differences in trunk muscle strength and forced vital capacity, but the maximum inspiratory pressure and the maximum expiration pressure did not show any statistical change. Conclusion: From these results, it can be seen that the trunk stability exercises that use the proprioceptive neuromuscular promotion method of stable reversal and rhythm stabilization can be a good intervention for the respiratory function of stroke patients.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.317-320
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• 2015

H3N8 equine influenza virus (EIV) causes respiratory diseases in the horse population, and it has been demonstrated that EIV can transmit into dogs owing to its availability on receptors of canine respiratory epithelial cells. Recently, we isolated H3N8 EIV from an EIV-vaccinated horse that showed symptoms of respiratory disease, and which has a partially truncated nonstructural gene (NS). However, it is not clear that the NS-truncated EIV has an ability to cross the host species barrier from horses to dogs as well. Here, we experimentally infected the NS-truncated H3N8 EIV into dogs, and monitored their clinical signs and viral load in respiratory organs to determine the virus's transmissibility.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.261-265
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the effects of Vojta therapy on the respiratory function in young male smokers. Methods: Three subjects were tested using the ABA design for Single-subject Experimental Research Design. This study was conducted with the baseline, intervention, and follow-up phase. Intervention was conducted three to four times a week for 20 minutes per times and a total of 25 sessions. The respiratory function was measured using a Spirometer. Results: The results of Forced Vital Capacity and Forced Expiratory Volume at one second for all subjects showed improvements in the intervention phase over the baseline phase. In the follow-up phase, the improved ability was still maintained or slightly reduced. Conclusion: Vojta therapy used on young male smokers was effective in both FVC and FEV1. In other words, the Vojta therapy worked effectively in improving the respiratory function. In future studies, it is necessary to have a control group and increase the number of trials in order to generalize the effect of Vojta therapy.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the activity of respiratory muscle and lung capacity during deep breathing with electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve. Methods: This study was conducted on 30 healthy adults in their 20s. Subjects were randomly performed to deep breathing or deep breathing with vagus nerve electrical stimulation. All subjects' diaphragm and internal oblique muscle activity were measured during deep breathing by electromyography, and lung capacity was measured by spirometry immediately after beep breathing. In the vagus nerve stimulation method, the surface electrode was cut into the left ear and then electrically stimulated using a needle electric stimulator. Results: The activity of diaphragm was significantly increased in deep breathing with vagus nerve electrical stimulation than in deep breathing. However, lung capacity did not show any significant difference according to the condition. Conclusion: Vagus nerve electrical stimulation could induce diaphragm activity more than deep breathing alone. Deep breathing with vagus nerve electrical stimulation may enhance the activity of the respiratory muscles and is expected to be an effective treatment for the elderly or COPD patients with poor breathing ability.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2013

목적 본 연구의 목적은 간호대학생을 대상으로 신생아 중환자실에 입원한 호흡곤란증후군 환아 사례의 시뮬레이션 학습 시나리오를 개발하여 지식 적용-기술 수행, 문제 해결 능력, 학습만족도를 파악하는 데 있다. 방법 단일군 사후설계를 적용하였으며, 고위험 아동간호학을 수강하고 있는 간호학과 4학년 55명을 대상으로 총 17개조를 구성하여 매주 3개조(4-5명/조)로 시뮬레이션 운영 후 디브리핑을 60분간 실시하였으며, 자신의 실습 수행에 대한 문제해결능력과 학습만족도를 평가하였다. 결과 시나리오는 간호진단을 포함하여 6단계로 구성하였으며, 20분의 운영 시간 내에 호흡곤란 증후군 환아에 대한 지식 적용 및 기술 수행 능력, OSCE 수행 능력을 평가할 수 있도록 개발하였다. 지식 적용-기술 수행 평가에서 간호진단을 제외한 5개의 범주 중 평가 단계가 지식 적용과 기술 수행 모두 가장 높게 나타났다. 지식 적용에서 가장 높은 평균 점수를 보인 항목은 사정 단계에서 산소포화도 관찰, 평가 단계에서 산소분압과 산소포화도 확인이었고, 기술 수행에서는 중재 단계의 호흡곤란 완화 간호가 높았다. 사정 단계의 검사 확인은 지식 적용 및 기술 수행 영역에서 모두 낮게 나타났다. OSCE 수행 평가에서는 흡인 수행 능력에서는 사용한 물품 정리 및 수행 후 손씻기, 산소 공급에서는 급습기 멸균증류수 확인이 가장 부족한 것으로 나타났으며, 잘 수행된 항목보다 수행되지 못한 항목이 흡인과 산소 공급 모두 많은 것으로 나타나 기본간호술기의 중요성을 확인할 수 있었다. 문제 해결 능력과 학습 만족도는 양의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타나 문제 해결 능력이 높을수록 학습만족도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 결론 시뮬레이션 교육 시행 후 문제 해결 능력에 따라 학습 만족도가 높으므로 문제 해결 능력을 높일 수 있도록 아동간호영역에서 다양한 시뮬레이션 교육 프로그램이 개발될 필요가 있으며, 기본간호술기 수행 능력을 증진할 수 있는 교육 프로그램이 더욱 활발히 운영되어야 한다고 생각된다.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제33권12B호
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• pp.1123-1130
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• 2008

출산율, 결흔율 감소 및 이혼을 증가 등의 사회적 현상으로 인해 태어나면서부터 건강에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있는 실정이다. 특히 의사 표현 능력이 부족한 소아의 질환 진단은 직접 내원해서 진단을 받아야 하는 불편함을 가지고 있다. 이를 위해 본 연구에서는 재택 기반으로 소아 울음소리를 통해 음성 분석학적 요소를 추출하여 정상 소아와 질환을 앓고 있는 소아와의 비교, 분석을 통해 소아 질환을 진단할 수 있는 시스템을 개발하고자 한다. 특히, 본 논문은 소아에게 가장 쉽게 걸릴 수 있는 소아호흡기 질환 중 소아감기, 소아폐렴 및 소아천식을 대상으로 실험을 수행하였으며 울음소리의 특징 요소를 추출하여 진단기기로 개발하고자 한다. 이를 위해 소아호흡기 질환이 인체의 음성 기관을 자극하는 질환임을 가정하고 음성학적 분석 요소 중 조음기관과 관련된 주파수대역폭분석을 통한 방법을 실험하였으며 이를 정상 소아와 소아호흡기 질환을 앓고 있는 환자를 비교, 분석하였다. 이와같은 방법을 통해 정상 소아에 비해 호흡기 질환을 앓고 있는 소아가 주파수 대역폭이 짧게 형성되는 결과를 추출하였다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.147-153
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• 2018

Objective: This study investigated the effects of air stacking training (AST) on pulmonary function, respiratory strength, and peak cough flow (PCF) in persons with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI). Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: A total of 24 persons with CSCI were randomly allocated to the AST group (n=12) or the incentive spirometry training (IST) group (n=12). Patients with CSCI received AST or IST for 15 minutes, with 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks, and all groups performed basic exercises for 15 minutes. In the AST group, after the subject inhaled the maximal amount of air as best as possible, the therapist insufflated additional air into the patient's lung using an oral nasal mask about 2-3 times. In the IST group, patients were allowed to hold for three seconds at the maximum inspiration and then to breathe. The pre and post-tests measured forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume one at second (FEV1), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and PCF. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in FVC, FEV1, MEP, MIP and PCF values after training (p<0.05). The FVC in the post-test and the mean change of FVC, FEV1, MIP were significantly higher in the AST group than the IST group (p<0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggested that AST significantly improved pulmonary function, respiratory strength, and PCF in persons with CSCI. Therefore, AST should be included in respiratory rehabilitation programs to improve coughing ability, pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.376-387
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• 2022

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play an essential role in the communication between cells and the tumor microenvironment. However, the effect of tumor-derived EVs on the growth and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains to be explored. This study aimed to elucidate the role of miR-153-3p-EVs in the invasion and migration capabilities of LUAD cells and explore its mechanism through in vivo and in vitro experiments. We found that miR-153-3p was specifically and highly expressed in LUAD and its secreted EVs. Furthermore, the expression of BANCR was negatively regulated by miR-153-3p and identified as a target gene of miR-153-3p using luciferase reporter assays. Through further investigation, we found that the downregulation of BANCR activates the PI3K/AKT pathway and accelerates the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which ultimately leads to the aggravation of LUAD. The orthotopic xenograft mouse model was established to illustrate the effect of miR-153-3p-EVs on LUAD. Animal studies showed that miR-153-3p-EVs accelerated tumor growth in mice. Besides, we found that miR-153-3p-EVs could damage the respiratory ability of mice and produce a mass of inflammatory cells around the lung tissue of mice. Nevertheless, antagomir-153-3p treatment could inhibit the deterioration of respiratory function and inhibit the growth of lung tumors in mice. In conclusion, our study reveals the potential molecular mechanism of miR-153-3p-EVs in the development of LUAD and provides a potential strategy for the treatment of LUAD.