• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.233-240
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• 2009

Object : This study was designed to evaluate the effects of oriental medicine therapy on a lung cancer patient. Methods : The patient was admitted on August 20. 2008 and remained until September 24. 2008. She was treated with herbal medicine. acupuncture and moxa therapy. Result & Conclusion : After the treatment. the symptoms and chest X-ray results improved. This result suggests that oriental medicine is an effective treatment for some lung cancer patients. Nevertheless more clinical case reports are needed.

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 1976.06a
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• pp.89.3-89
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• 1976

This is a case of a left lower bronchial foreign body in a 11 years old boy. This boy was admitted to E.N.T. clinic, Chonnam University Hospital with the complaints of paroxysmal attack of cough and dyspnea for 45 days. He had been treated at a local clinic under the diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis, however, no significant response was achieved by the treatment. The chest X-ray film showed atelectatic shadow, however, no density of suspicious foreign body was observed. On the clinical points of view and the patient's history, bronchoscopy was carried out under the general anesthesia and a plastic gun bullet was removed from the left main bronchus. The boy was discharged from the hospital with good aeration of the left entire lung field and good recovery.

• PNF and Movement
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.389-395
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the respiratory function of patients with stroke was different on the ground and under water. Methods: We recruited 14 adults who had experienced a stroke (12 male, 2 female) for our study. We measured forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume at one second, maximum inspiratory pressure, and maximum expiratory pressure when the participants breathed on the ground and under water. On the ground, the participants were safely supported using a table and chair and were measured in a standing posture. For measuring under water, the participants were immersed in water in a standing position to clavicle height. The participants were measured while standing, and the assistant supported them when they needed help. The collected data were analyzed by a paired t-test. Results: Forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume at one second were significantly lower in water than on the ground when breathing at maximum. Maximum inspiratory pressure was not significantly different when standing on the ground or in water, but maximum expiratory pressure was significantly higher in water than on the ground. Conclusion: It has been confirmed that the hydrostatic pressure affecting stroke patients immersed in water affects the forced expiratory volume at one second while reducing the forced vital capacity and increasing the maximum expiratory pressure.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.117-124
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• 2019

PURPOSE: This study was to investigate the effects of crocodile breathing exercise on pain, muscle tone, and muscle stiffness of non-specific low back pain patients. METHODS: The subjects were 37 patients with nonspecific low back pain. The patients were divided into two groups. The experimental group (EG) performed crocodile breathing exercise and the control group (CG) performed chest expansion breathing exercise. The intervention was conducted for 10 minutes every day for a total of eight weeks. Pain was measured using a VAS. Muscle tone and stiffness were measured using Myoton PRO. Two points were measured for muscle tone and muscle stiffness. They were measured at 30mm from the spinous process of the L1 and T10 vertebra. RESULTS: Pain, muscle tone and muscle stiffness at the T10 level showed a significant decrease in both EG and CG. Muscle tone and muscle stiffness in the L1 level area decreased significantly in the experimental group but the control group did not show any difference. The only statistically significant difference was observed in the L1 muscle tone between the pre and post intervention values. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that Crocodile breathing is a good method for managing pain, muscle tone, and muscle stiffness in non-specific low back pain patients.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.190-197
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• 2020

Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) is a common disease in the pediatric population, and it is rarely caused by a fungal infection. Acute respiratory failure caused by fungal LTB mainly occurs in immunocompromised patients, and early diagnosis is closely associated with morbidity and mortality. However, an appropriate diagnosis is challenging for pediatricians because symptoms and signs of LTB caused by Aspergillus spp. are nonspecific. Here, we report a case of progressive respiratory failure caused by pseudomembranous LTB in a child with a suspicion of primary immunodeficiency and highlight the importance of an early investigation, especially in immunocompromised patients.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.117-125
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• 2022

PURPOSE: This study was carried out to examine the changes in the trunk control ability and hand grip when the abdominal draw-in maneuver using breathing was applied to stroke patients, and provide basic data regarding the trunk stabilization exercise. METHOD: After randomly placing patients in group I-applying the existing abdominal draw-in exercise and group II -applying the abdominal draw-in exercise using breathing, the intervention program was performed ten times per set (five sets per session), once a day, four times a week, for a total of four weeks. For the pre-tests before the intervention, trunk damage and hand grip were measured. After the four weeks of intervention, post-tests were conducted in the same way as the pre-tests for analyzing the study results. RESULTS: Both groups had significant differences in trunk control ability and hand grip (p < .05). The comparison between the two groups showed, significant differences only in the trunk control a ability(p < .05). CONCLUSION: The abdominal draw-in exercise using breathing led to the efficient contraction of abdominal muscles, which implies this is a more effective intervention to improve the trunk control ability.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.85-97
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• 2023

PURPOSE: This study analyzed the effectiveness of respiratory exercise in stroke patients conducted in Korea over the past 10 years (2012-2023). METHODS: Using the RISS, KCI, KISS, and NDSL databases, previous studies on stroke and respiratory exercise were searched, and relevant articles were collected following the PRISMA guidelines. Twelve articles were selected, and the quality of the studies was evaluated using the PEDro scale. RESULTS: Twelve studies were selected, and the qualitative evaluation of these studies showed that five articles received a score of six out of 10, while five articles received a score of five. The remaining two articles received scores of four and three, respectively. The intervention duration for respiratory exercise ranged from 20 to 30 minutes per session, with a frequency of three to five sessions per week, conducted over a period of three to eight weeks. These results indicated that respiratory exercise effectively improved the respiratory function, physical function, and respiratory muscle activation in stroke patients. CONCLUSION: Respiratory exercise was reported to have a positive affect the respiratory function, physical activity, and respiratory muscle activation in stroke patients.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2023.05a
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• pp.8-10
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• 2023

삼킴장애는 음식물이 입에서 식도로 가지않고 걸리거나 기도(Trachea)로 흡입되는 문제를 갖는 상태이다. 특히 노인이나 신경계 질환을 앓는 환자의 경우 기도로 흡입된 음식덩이가 폐렴을 일으키고 결국에는 사망으로 이어지기에 적절한 치료와 관리가 요구된다. 보통 영상으로 판단할 수 있는 삼킴단계는 구강준비단계(Oral Preparatory Phase), 구강단계(Oral Phase), 인두단계(Pharyngeal Phase), 식도단계(Esophageal Phase) 4가지로 분류하고 삼킴장애는 침습(Penetration)과 흡인(Aspiration)으로 크게 2가지로 분류한다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 6가지 클래스를 가지는 삼킴장애 환자 비디오 파일을 라벨링하기 위한 웹 애플리케이션을 제안한다. 이를 구현하기 위해서 대용량 멀티프레임 이미지를 수신해서 분리하여 저장하도록 개발하였다. 또한 음식덩이를 정교하게 분할할 수 있도록 GrabCut 알고리즘을 적용하여 라벨링할 수 있도록 하였다. 차후 라벨러와 전문의 간의 협업이 가능하도록 라벨링 데이터의 상태를 관리할 수 있도록 개발하고자 한다.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.1
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• pp.100-110
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• 2024

This case report demonstrates the effect of modified Bangibokryeong-tang (Fangji Fuling Decoction), a traditional herbal prescription in treating dyspnea and palpitations, symptoms that often lead to anxiety and reduced quality of life of cardiac patients. A female patient in her late 70s with congenital valve malformation and atrial fibrillation presented with dyspnea and palpitations, each rated at a severity of 8 on a numeric rating scale (NRS). After voluntarily discontinuing Western medication, she received modified BGBRT for 25 days, leading to significant symptom relief and NRS improvement to 0-2. The patient reported maintaining an improved condition and showed a significant increase in vitality. This improvement was sustained for 7 months, but the symptoms recurred; thus, modified BGBRT was restarted. Modified BGBRT showed substantial effects on persistent cardiac-origin dyspnea and palpitations. Thus, this TKM has the potential to manage symptoms and enhance the quality of life of cardiac patients.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.83 no.2
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• pp.378-386
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• 2022

With the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there is an increasing interest in the sequelae and care in recovered patients. Although the long-term sequelae of COVID-19 are still unknown, recently published reports suggest that some of the patients have persistent symptoms and show radiologic abnormalities after discharge. Herein, we present cases of four patients with previous COVID-19 infection manifesting pulmonary sequelae, including pulmonary fibrosis or organizing pneumonia pattern with persistent dyspnea after recovery.