• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2009

Background and Objectives: In patients with asthma, increased obstruction and resistance of airway result in impairment in the generation of voice. Allergy and nasal polyposis, which are frequently observed in patients with asthma, are other factors that affect the vocal performance. Bronchodilators and steroids are commonly used in the treatment of asthma, and these agents also have been reported to be associated with voice changes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the voice quality in patients with mild to-moderate asthma by subjective and objective methods. Materials and Methods: A total of 36 patients with asthma established in the Department of Respiratory Medicine were included in this study. 23 were women and 13 were men, with a mean age of 51.7 years. The average duration of asthma was 77.0 months. All patients had mild-to moderate asthma. Acoustic and aerodynamic analyses were performed and the movements of the vocal cords were examined by videolaryngostroboscopy (VLS). Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and GRABS scales were used for subjective evaluations. Results: 50% of patients suffered from dysphonia and FO was 119.3${\pm}$23.7 Hz in male and 198.2${\pm}$18.4 Hz in female patients. There were no significant differences in average shimmer and NHR between females (4.90${\pm}$2.95% ; 0.1O${\pm}$0.04 dB) and males (4.64${\pm}$2.45% ; 0.20${\pm}$0.15 dB). However, the value of jitter was greater for females (2.60${\pm}$1.92%) than for males (1.21${\pm}$0.84%). The VHI score was above the normal limit in 35%, and VLS findings were shown diverse abnormality in 89% asthmatics from mucosal change to hyperfunction of supragottis and contact granuloma. But duration of illness and steroid dose did not correlate with these findings. Conclusion: Subjective and objective abnormality was shown in more than 50% of asthmatic patients. We suggest that persons who suffer from asthma should be examined for possible voice disorders by laryngologist. Additionally, appropriate medical care and voice therapy should be provided for those who have voice disorders associated with asthma.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2017

한국항공우주연구원(KARI)이 보유하고 있는 개방형 풍동에서 최대이륙중량 28 kg급 옥터콥터(octocopter)를 시험모델로 상승 하강기류, 측풍, 전단류와 같은 악기상에 대한 대처 능력을 향상 시키고 와류고리상태(VRS)와 같은 공기역학적 현상을 규명하여 와류고리상태(VRS) 진입 예방 및 탈출할 수 있는 기술들을 연구하고자 풍동시험을 수행하였다. 소형무인기 풍동시험은 풍속 3.5, 5, 7 m/sec, 회전수 3,500, 4,500, 5,550rpm 조건에서 받음각 $-40^{\circ}{\sim}+20^{\circ}$ 도, ${\pm}90^{\circ}$ 도, 요각 $0^{\circ}$ 도와 $45^{\circ}$ 도로 변화시켜가며 6분력을 측정하여 공력 DB를 작성하였다. 멀티콥터 수직 하강 시험 시 하강속도 6 m/sec에서 와류고리상태의 최고점(VRS peak)이 나타나고, 이 때 약 13 % 정도의 추력감소가 나타났다. 프로펠러 및 동체 상호 간섭에 의한 성능저하 여부를 판단하기 위해 프로펠러 조합을 변화시켜가며 시험을 수행한 결과 단일 프로펠러 대비 최대 15 % 정도의 성능 저하가 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이번 시험으로 확보한 자료들은 소형무인기 운용 시 경험하게 되는 악기상에 대처하여 안전성과 생존성을 증대시키기 위한 기술개발 기초자료로 활용될 예정이다.