• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.85-93
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• 2009

Cough is a common clinical problem to which various etiologies are attributable. In Korean medicine there are differentiations in etiology such as food-accumulation and Yin-deficiency. This study was aimed to analyze the relations between the time of cough and Korean syndrome differentiations and to compare the symptoms of Korean syndrome differentiations (food-accumulation and Yin-deficiency). Sixty-two cough patients were analyzed and classified into one of two syndrome differentiations by etiology. We compared the time of coughing and symptomatic characteristics of two: such as symptom differences and change of severity after treatment. Patients with food-accumulation were more prevalent than patients with Yin-deficiency. Among symptoms, anorexia, dyspepsia, nausea and nasal discharge were more prevalent in food-accumulation while pruritus of throat was prevalent in Yin-deficiency. Coughing at night was prevalent in Yin-deficiency and coughing at rising hour was prevalent in food-accumulation.

• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-32
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• 2022

Objectives : This paper examines major symptoms representation in COVID-19 patients as groundwork for development of an effective clinical data collection format in Korean Medicine. Methods : Major symptoms representation in COVID-19 related papers published worldwide were collected. Corresponding symptoms in Korean Medicine were then examined, followed by discussion of symptomatic features that require further consideration in regards to a more systematic clinical data collection. Results : Of 256 papers, most papers listed fever and cough while symptoms such as difficulty breathing, diarrhea, muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue, chest pain, phlegm, nasal discharge were also mostly listed. Clinical representations could be categorized into general symptoms, throat symptoms, chest symptoms, head and facial symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, musculo-skeletal and cutaneous symptoms, psychiatric symptoms and sensory problems. Conclusions : Although each clinical representation could be likened to certain clinical representations of Korean Medicine, the variety of symptoms were too limiting and lacking in detail to be applied in the pattern identification[辨證] of Korean Medicine. For effective clinical data collection and analysis in the future, symptom change according to time, comparison between location, climate and ethnicity, existence of interior symptoms when diagnosing exterior symptoms, deficiency-excessiveness of blood patterns, consciousness levels, etc., need to be considered in establishing criteria for symptom evaluation.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.145-153
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• 2022

Pathogens such as feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, Mycoplasma felis and Pasteurella multocida usually cause feline upper respiratory tract disease (URTD). Real-time PCR was used to analyze the detection and prevalence of the most common respiratory pathogens in cats with (n=69) and without respiratory signs (n=31). Pathogens were detected in 53 cats, divided into 37 (69.8%) with a single pathogen, 15 (28.3%) with two pathogens, and 1 (1.9%) with three pathogens. M. felis had the highest detection rate in 29 (42.0%) cats, P. multocida was detected in 18 (26.1%), FHV in 10 (14.5%), FCV in 7 (10.1%), B. bronchiseptica in 3 (4.3%), and C. felis in 2 (2.9%). M. felis was the most frequently detected pathogen in cats living outdoors without vaccination. Of the 37 cats infected with single pathogen, nasal discharge was observed in 13 (35.1%), ocular signs in 6 (16.2%), drooling in 5 (13.5%), dyspnea in 3 (8.1%), and asymptomatic in 10 (27.0%). In 51 outdoor and 49 indoor cats, pathogens were detected in 35 (68.6%) and 18 (36.7%) cats, respectively. Of the 29 cats infected with M. felis, 22 (75.9%) showed respiratory signs, and 7 (24.1%) were healthy. In the age of the 53 positive cats, 10 (18.9%) were under the age of 1 year, 26 (49.1%) were aged 1~3 years, and 17 (32.1%) were aged 3 years or older. Although the number of cats in the study was small, the results can provide valuable data on the prevalence of URTD in Korean cats.

• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.99-120
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• 2022

Objectives : To analyze symptoms of olfactory dysfunction caused by COVID-19 from a Korean Medical Perspective. Methods : Previous studies dealing with olfactory dysfunction accompanying COVID-19 were studied and analyzed for general characterization. Physiology and pathology of olfactory functions within the classical texts of Korean Medicine were collected and analyzed, through which symptoms of olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 were examined. Results : Olfactory dysfunction manifested in high ratios in the early stages of confirmed COVID-19 cases, at times independent of other nasal symptoms such as blockage or discharge. There was a high chance of loss of taste being accompanied, while mental problems such as a tendency to have difficulty concentrating were present as well. In most cases, recovery took one to two weeks. From a Korean Medical perspective, physiology of olfactory function is closely linked to the Lungs, Ancetral Qi[宗氣], and the Heart, while its dysfunction could be explained by pathological factors such as Wind-Cold, Fire stagnation, Qi deficiency, Wind stroke, etc. Conclusions : In the context of external contraction disease[外感病], olfactory dysfunction could be caused by problems in the Lungs and Stomach that are responsible for breathing, or the Heart which is involved in recognizing and differentiating scent. General characteristics of COVID-19 imply it to be closely related to the Heart. In clinical application, overall symptoms need to be considered in diagnosis and treatment planning, after which further approaches could made to determine the problem to be of the Lung and Stomach, or of the Heart.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.117-122
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• 2024

A 3-year-old spayed female Russian blue cat was presented for dyspnea, nasal discharge, and stertorous breathing. Plain thoracic radiography revealed no specific findings. Computed tomography (CT) was performed to differentiate upper airway tract disorders. It revealed the presence of an iso-attenuating mass measuring 10.0 × 7.9 × 15.6 mm, with mild homogeneous contrast enhancement occupying the rostral nasopharynx. The mass was surgically debulked via a longitudinal incision in the soft palate. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry analysis of the surgically excised mass revealed CD3-/CD79a+ B cell lymphoma with an incomplete margin. The patient underwent hypofractionated radiation therapy, receiving a total of 36 Gray (Gy) in 6 Gy fractions over a six-week period. A follow-up CT examination was performed after 27 months of irradiation and the patient was confirmed to have achieved a complete response. There were no complications related to irradiation. The patient was alive for 40 months without recurrence. This study suggests that hypofractionated radiation therapy combined with surgical debulking could be considered as a treatment option for feline nasopharyngeal lymphoma.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.209-216
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• 2009

Chloral Hydrate와 hydroxyzine을 경구 복용한 후 midazolam을 협점막하로 추가 투여한 진정법은 진정 심도를 깊게 해주고 안정적인 진정 상태를 유지해 준다고 보고된다. 진정 중 나타나는 반응에 대한 연구는 활발하나 퇴원 기준에 따라 환자를 귀가시킨 후 나타나는 반응에 대한 연구는 아직 부족하다. 이 연구에서는 진정법을 이용하여 치과 치료를 받은 소아 환자의 진정 후 행동 반응 및 부작용에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 이화여자대학교 목동병원 소아치과에 2005년 4월부터 2007년 12월까지 내원하여 진정법으로 치료받은 환아를 대상으로 귀가 후 24시간 이내에 전화를 이용하여 설문 조사하였다. 조사 항목은 진정 후수면 유무, 진정 후 수면 시간, 진정 후 수면 행동, 수면에서 회복 후 행동, 진정 후 구토 유무이다. 귀가 후 227명(57.8%)이 잠을 잤고 21명(6.3%)이 비정상적인 수면 행동을 보였다. 104명(31.0%)이 수면에서 회복 후 비정상적인 행동을 하였고, 10명(3.0%)이 구토 반응을 보였다. Midazolam 용량이 많으면 진정 후 잠을 잘 가능성이 크고(p<0.05), 괴로워 하면서 자거나 자다깨다를 반복할 수 있으며(p=0.055) 수면 시간도 길어질 수 있다(p=0.054). 이번 조사에서는 진정 후 수면이 많았고, 비정상적인 행동 및 구토 반응도 있었으나 우려할 만한 응급상황은 나타나지 않았다. Midazolam의 협점막하 병용 투여는 안전한 진정법으로 보이며 장기적 연구, 전향적 연구 등이 필요할 것이다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2007

2004년과 2005년 동안 부산지역에서 급성호흡기환자로부터 인플루엔자바이러스를 분리 동정하여 분식한 결과, 인플루엔자바이러스분리율은 2004년도는 1869건의 호흡기 검체 중 인플루엔자바이러스 154건 중, A/H3N2형은 77.3%에 해당하는 119건, B형의 경우 35건(22.7%)으로 나타났고 A/H1N1형은 검출되지 않았다. 분리된 인플루엔자바이러스의, 2005년의 경우 1579건의 호흡기 검체 중에서 분리된 인플루엔자바이러스 19건 중, A/H1N1형은 6건(31.6%) 검출되었으며, A/H3N2형은 52.6%에 해당하는 10건, B형의 경우는 3건(15.8%)으로 나타났다. 2005년의 경우 전체적인 인플루엔자바이러스 분리율은 2004년에 비해 떨어졌으나, A/H3N2의 경우 여전히 높은 분리율을 보였으며 2004년에는 전혀 검출되지 않았던 A/H1N1이 B형보다 많이 분리되었다. 부산지역에서 분리된 바이러스의 항원형을 분석한 결과 당해연도 백신주와 동일하거나 유사하였다. 연령별 발생 분포는 0-10세 이하에서 80-90%이상을 차지하였고, 남성에 비해 여성에서 약간 높은 분리율을 나타내었다. 월별 분리율은 2004년도는 4월, 2005년도는 2월이 가장 많이 분리되었다. 인플루엔자바이러스의 대유행 주기에 임박한 현 시점에서 지속적으로 인플루엔자유행예측조사로서 조기 분리한 인플루엔자바이러스 주를 유전자 염기서열을 분석함으로써 신종 인플루엔자바이러스가 출현되는지 적극적인 감시가 필요하다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.367-382
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• 1997

The author analyzed 46 cases of allergic rhinitis patients, who were treated in the Kwang-ju Oriental Medical Hospital of Wonkwang University from January 1997 to April 1996. I've examined the 46 cases in the view of age and sex distribution, seasonal distribution, distribution of the job, duration of the disease, past history, family history, distribution of complicated signs, the degree of recovery about the total patient, the relationship of the ages and the remedial value, the relationship of the duration of disease and the remedial value. The following results are obtained. 1. The ratio of under teenagers was $32.61\%$(15 cases), teenagers was $30.43\%$(11 cases), 2th decade was $17.39\%$(8 cases), 3th decade was $17.39\%$(8 cases), 4th decade was $4.35\%$(2 cases), 5th decade was $2.17\%$(1 case), over sixty was $2.17\%$(1 case). 2. The ratio of the male was $58.70\%$(27 cases) and femal was $41.30\%$(19 cases). 3. The ratio of spring was $21.74\%$(10 cases), summer was $8.70\%$(4 cases), fall was $43.48\%$(20 cases), winter was $43.48\%$(20 cases) and unknown was $10.87\%$(5 cases). 4. The ratio of the students was $45.65\%$(21 cases), house-wives was $15.22\%$(7 cases), office men was $10.87\%$(5 cases), farmers was $4.35\%$(2 cases), driver was $2.17\%$(1 case) and unemployed was $21.74\%$(10 cases). 5. The ratio of the under six months was $8.70\%$(4 cases), under 1 year was $17.39\%$(8 cases), under 3 years was $32.60\%$(15 cases), over 3 years was $41.31\%$(19 cases). 6. The ratio of atopic dermatitis was $32.61\%$(15 cases), allergic dermatitis was $21,74\%$(10 cases), the asthma was $17.39\%$(8 cases), digestion disorder was $6.52\%$(3 cases) and etc. 7. The ratio of paternal line was $21.74\%$(10 cases), maternal line was $13.04\%$(6 cases), paternal and maternal lines was $4.35\%$(2 cases), brother or sisters was $13.04\%$(6 cases) and non-significant was $47.83\%$(22 cases). 8. The ratio of sneezing was $100\%$(46 cases) , nasal discharge was $100\%$(46 cases), nasal obstruction was $86.96\%$(40 cases), pruritus was $45.65\%$(21 cases), headache was $13.04\%$(6 cases), asthma was $10.87\%$(5 cases), digestion disorder was $6.52\%$(3 cases), light phovia was $6.52\%$(3 cases), tears was $4.35\%$(2 cases), nosebreeding was $2.17\%$(1 case). 9. The total remedial value of the 46 patients was revealed $52.17\%$. 10. The remedial value of under teenagers, teenagers were higher than the total remedial value($52.17\%$). 11. The remedial value of under 6 months, under 1 year were higher than the total remedial value($52.17\%$). These results demonstrated that in the point of remedial view, the patients who were younger and shorter of the duration of disease, would be well recovered.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2012

목 적 : 단일 병원 신생아입원실에 입원한 신생아를 대상으로 환자의 임상적 특징에 따른 MRSA 보균율을 알아보고, 그 기원을 추정해 보며, MRSA 보균에 영향을 미치는 요소들을 살펴보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2008년 1월부터 2011년 12월까지 을지대학교 서울 을지병원 신생아 입원실에 입원하여 MRSA 감시배양검사를 시행받은 1,733명의 신생아를 대상으로 의무기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. MRSA 감시배양검사는 비강, 서혜부, 직장에서 시행하였고, 퇴원 시까지 매주 반복 시행 하였다. MRSA 감시배양결과에 따라서 보균자와 비보균자로 나누었다. 결 과 : 대상환자 1,733명 중에 415명(23.9%)이 MRSA 보균자였다. 제태기간, 출생체중, 분만 방식, 분만전 산모에게 항생제 투여 여부, 출생장소, 입원전 체류 장소에 따라서 MRSA 보균율에 차이를 보였다(P<0.001). 다변량 검사에서 분만전 산모에게 예방적 항생제를 투여하지 않은 경우가 투여한 경우에 비해서 신생아가 MRSA 보균자가 될 위험도가 2.8배(OR=2.77; 95% CI, 1.88-4.07), 출생장소가 외부인 경우가 본원인 경우에 비해서 2.3배(OR=2.28; 95% CI, 1.17-4.42) 높음을 확인하였다. 결 론 : 신생아 입원환자를 대상으로 한 MRSA 보균율은 23.9%로 상대적으로 높은 보균율을 확인하였다. 환자특성을 고려하여 추정한 HA-MRSA 보균율은 51/511명(10%), CA-MRSA 보균율은 309/858명(36%) 이었다. 본병원 신생아에서 MRSA 보균과 연관된 요인은 산모의 예방적 항생제 사용여부와 출생장소임을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.31-46
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• 1988

In order to designate a present status necessary for establishment of preventive measures and guidelines of health education against hepatitis B in the course of secondary school education, knowledge and practice toward hepatitis B virus infection was surveyed by a questionnare method on total of 4,855 college entrants in the academic year of 1987 and analyzed the data collected using IBM PC(Trigem 88-II) with SAS package program. About two per cent of college entrants had past history of HBV infections not showing any difference between both sexes and geographical regions. About one third(33.7%) of total students had tested hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg), only 4% had tested hepatitis B surface antibody(HBsAb) and vaccination rate amounted to 24.6%, one fourth of total subjects. Both serological tests and vaccination were most commonly performed during adolescence, showing higher rates in female students than in male students. The rates also seemed to be higher in those from urban cities than those from rural cities. Students who had acquired correct knowledge that hepatitis B was infected by virus were amounted to 78.5% of college entrants, and remaining 21.5% had misunderstood that rickettsia, bacteria, fungi or parasites were causal agents. Female students were better aware of the causal agents than male students but there was no difference between places of growth. As for mode of transmission of HBV, 51.5% of male students and 47.7% of female students had correct knowledge. A very few student had known that fact that HBV was transmitted by body fluids such as tear(6.9%), nasal discharge(10.1%) and semen or vaginal secretion(19.2%) and majority(75%) of students had misunderstood that hepatitis B virus would be transmitted per os through food ingestion. Approximately one half(48.9%) of college entrants had knew correctly whom to be vaccinated. Approximately one half of the students knew that hepatr;ma(57.8%) and liver cirrhosis(57.4%) might complicate with hepatitis B virus infection, whereas 12.0% of the students responded that bronchitis was one of the complications of hepatitis B infection. In summary of the above results, we highly recommend that health education program for eradication of hepatitis B virus infection should be introduced in curricula of secondary school education in this country.