• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.91-107
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• 2019

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of breathing exercise in the water on the pulmonary function and maximum phonation time in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: The subjects were 24 children with cerebral palsy at GMFCS levels I-III, who were allocated randomly to either the aquatic breathing exercise group or general breathing exercise group 12 subjects per group. Each subject was required to complete 40 minutes of exercise twice a week for eight weeks. Those in the aquatic breathing exercise group performed aquatic breathing exercise, whereas those in the general breathing exercise group performed general aquatic exercise. RESULTS: Significant differences in $FEV_1$, PEF, VC, TV, ERV, and maximum phonation time were observed in the aquatic breathing exercise group after intervention, but there were no significant differences in either FVC, $FEV_1/FVC$, IC, or IRV. In the general breathing exercise group, there were no significant differences in the FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1/FVC$, PEF, VC, IC, TV, IRV, ERV, and maximum phonation time after intervention. In terms of the pulmonary function, the two groups showed a significant difference in the change in $FEV_1$, PEF, and TV after intervention, but not in the FVC, $FEV_1/FVC$, VC, IC, ERV, IRV, and maximum phonation time. CONCLUSION: These results above show that aquatic breathing exercise training in water is more effective in improving the pulmonary function than general breathing exercise training.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제85권2호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2022

Background: Farinelli breathing (FB) exercise is a typical breathing exercise used by singers. This study aimed to compare effects of FB exercise and diaphragmatic breathing (DB) exercise on respiratory function and symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Sixteen patients aged 51-80 years with mild or moderate COPD were recruited for this study. They were divided into two groups: DB group (n=8) and FB group (n=8). Both groups received complete breathing exercise training five times per week for 8 weeks. Their respiratory functions, COPD symptoms, cytokine levels, and oxidative stress variables were analyzed during pre- and post-tests. Dependent variables were compared between pre- and post-tests using paired t-tests. An independent t-test was used to compare variables between the groups. Differences were considered significant at p<0.05. Results: The maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max), and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores changed significantly in the DB group after the 8-week intervention compared to those at pre-test, whereas force vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in the first second, maximum voluntary ventilation, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), MEP, VO₂max, CAT score, tumor necrosis factor-α, and malondialdehyde level changed significantly in the FB group at post-test compared to those at pre-test. Moreover, both MIP and MEP in the FB group were significantly higher than those in the DB group. Conclusion: FB exercise improved respiratory functions and COPD symptoms of patients with COPD. It might be an alternative breathing exercise in pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with COPD.

• International Journal of Vascular Biomedical Engineering
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2003

Both flow visualizations and computational fluid dynamics were performed to determine hemodynamics in a total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) model for surgically correcting congenital heart defects. From magnetic resonance images, an anatomically correct glass model was fabricated to visualize steady flow. The total flow rates were 4, 6 and 8L/min and flow rates from SVC and IVC were 40:60. The flow split ratio between LPA and RPA was varied by 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50. A pressure-based finite-volume software was used to solve steady flow dynamics in TCPC models. Results showed that superior vena cava(SVC) and inferior vena cava(IVC) flow merged directly to the intra-atrial conduit, creating two large vortices. Significant swirl motions were observed in the intra-atrial conduit and pulmonary arteries. Flow collision or swirling flow resulted in energy loss in TCPC models. In addition, a large intra-atrial channel or a sharp bend in TCPC geometries could influence on energy losses. Energy conservation was efficient when flow rates in pulmonary branches were balanced. In order to increase energy efficiency in Fontan operations, it is necessary to remove a flow collision in the intra-atrial channel and a sharp bend in the pulmonary bifurcation.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and test an explanatory model of dyspnea in patients with chronic lung disease (CLD). Methods: Participants were 181 patients with CLD, recruited from the outpatient pulmonary clinic of one university hospital in Korea. Data were collected using questionnaires, as well as measurement of 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), oxygen saturation ($SpO_2$), FEV1% predicted, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Results: The results indicated a good fit between the proposed dyspnea model and the collected data [$x^2$=91.27, p= .13, $x^2$/d.f.=1.17, Normal Fit Index= .934]. Oxygenation ($SpO_2$, = -.530), self-efficacy (= -.429), anxiety (= .253), depression (= .224), exercise endurance (6MWD, = -.211), and pulmonary function (FEV1% predicted, = -.178) had a direct effect on dyspnea (all p< .05) and these variables explained 74% of variance in dyspnea. BMI, smoking history, and social support had an indirect effect on dyspnea. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that comprehensive nursing interventions should focus on recovery of respiratory health and improvement of emotions, exercise ability, and nutritional status. From this perspective, pulmonary rehabilitation would be an effective strategy for managing dyspnea in patients with CLD.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.347-357
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• 2001

It is well known that there is an adverse effect of long-term cigarette smoking on pulmonary function. Therefor we attempted to consider the vital capacity for position changes in a smokers and non-smokers. The pulmonary functions on sitting and supine positions were measured in 28 young healthy students fer the change of vital capacity. Forced expiratory flow-volume curve were performed sitting position and supine position and smoking. The results were summarized as follows; 1) The spirometric values(VC, FVC, FEV$_{1}$) were progressively decreased from sitting position to 30minutes after supine position in a non-smoking group(p<.05). 2) The VC, FVC. FEV$_{1}$, FEF25 ${\sim}$ 75% were decreased from sitting position to 30minutes after supine position in a smoking group(p< .01). The PEF and FEF25% were decreased from supine position to after smoking(p< .05). 3) non-smoking group and smoking group not showed significant change(p> .05). But the spirometric values were more decreased nonsmokers than smokers.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제86권3호
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• pp.183-195
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• 2023

Bronchiectasis, which is characterized by irreversibly damaged and dilated bronchi, causes significant symptoms, poor quality of life, and increased economic burden and mortality rates. Despite its increasing prevalence and clinical significance, bronchiectasis was previously regarded as an orphan disease, and ideal treatment of this disease has been poorly understood. The European Respiratory Society and British Thoracic Society have recently published guidelines to assist physicians in the clinical field. Guidelines and reports suggest comprehensive management that includes both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment. Physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation are two of the most important non-pharmacologic therapies in bronchiectasis patients; long-term inhaled antibiotics and macrolide therapy have gained significant evidence in reducing exacerbation risk in frequent exacerbators. In this review, we summarize recent updates on bronchiectasis treatment to prevent exacerbation and manage clinical deterioration.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권10호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2019

본 연구는 경도의 지적장애를 가진 20대 남성 비만인이 자세변화에 따른 융합적인 호흡기능에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 비만을 가진 20대 경도의 지적장애인 남성 10명(비만군)과 비만이 없는 20대 경도의 지적장애인 남성 10명(대조군)이 실험에 참여하였다. 모든 대상자들은 자세변화(바로 누운 자세, 45도 기대어 앉은 자세, 90도 앉은 자세)에 따라 Fit mate를 이용하여 폐기능을 평가해 보았다. 자료분석은 SPSS win 18.0을 이용하여 모든 대상자의 자세변화에 따란 호흡변화를 분석하기 위해 일요인 반복측정 분산분석으로 검증하였다. 각 군간의 차이를 분석하기 위해 독립비교를 실시하였다. 비만군에서 자세변화에 따른 호흡기능이 대조군보다 실험 후 호흡기능이 더 낮게 나타났다. 세가지 자세변화에도 바로 누운자세에 가장 낮게 나타났다. 이 연구를 통해 비만군은 대조군보다 호흡기능이 낮게 나타났으며, 이런 결과는 비만을 가진 지적장애인의 운동프로그램을 통한 객관적인 호흡측정 자료로 제시할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인 인구에서 대조군과 만성폐쇄성폐질환 환자의 빈혈 유병률과 헤모글로빈 농도의 차이를 살펴보고자 시행되었다. 또한, 본 연구는 노인 인구에서 만성폐쇄성폐질환의 중증도에 따른 빈혈 유병률과 헤모글로빈 농도를 조사하였다. 제 7기 국민건강영양조사 1차 년도(2016) 조사에 참여한 8150명의 의무기록을 분석하여 총 694명이 연구에 포함되었다. 대상자를 만성폐쇄성폐질환군과 비질환 대조군으로 분류하였고, 헤모글로빈, 헤마토크리트, 적혈구 농도 및 빈혈 유병 유무를 조사하였다. 만성폐쇄성폐질환군은 중증도에 따라 하위그룹으로 나누어 동일한 분석을 시행하였다. 비질환 대조군과 만성폐쇄성폐질환군의 빈혈 유병률은 그룹 간에 차이가 없었다. 비질환 대조군에 비해 만성폐쇄성폐질환군의 헤모글로빈, 헤마토크리트 및 적혈구 농도가 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다. 통계적으로 유의하진 않았으나, 만성폐쇄성폐질환의 중증도가 심해짐에 따라 빈혈 유병률은 감소하고 헤모글로빈, 헤마토크리트 및 적혈구 농도는 증가하는 경향성을 보였다. 본 연구를 통해 노인 만성폐쇄성폐질환 환자의 빈혈 유병률 및 헤모글로빈 농도에 대한 구체적인 자료를 제시할 수 있었다. 노인 만성폐쇄성폐질환 환자에서 빈혈이 발생한다면 원인에 대한 추가적인 평가를 고려해 봐야 한다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권12호
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• pp.169-175
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• 2019

본 연구는 경도의 지적장애를 가진 20대 대학생이 다양하게 누운 자세변화 따른 복합적 폐활량에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 경도의 지적장애를 가진 20대 남자 대학생 20명을 대상으로 실험에 참여하였다. 실험 대상자들은 누운 자세, 오른쪽 옆으로 누운 자세, 원쪽 옆으로 누운 자세, 엎드러 누운 자세에 따라 폐기능 측정기를 이용하여 폐활량을 평가해 보았다. 자료분석은 SPSS 18.0 버전을 이용하여 실험 대상자의 자세변화에 따란 호흡변화를 분석하기 위해 일요인 반복측정 분산분석으로 검증하였다. 결과는 오른쪽 옆으로 누운 자세에서 폐활량이 가장 크게 나타났고 엎드러 누운 자세에서 가장 낮게 나타났다. 이 연구를 통해 경도의 지적장애인이 일상이나 임상에서 침상생활을 할 때 취침에서 가장 안정된 호흡능력을 확보할 수 있는 이상적인 누운 자세를 제시하고 효율적 환기능력에도 긍정적인 효과를 나타날 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.172-182
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the differences in physical function, self-efficacy (SE), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) categorized by disease severity in community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 182 patients with COPD selected from the pulmonology outpatient department of a tertiary hospital. Disease severity was measured using forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). Physical function, SE, and HRQoL were measured with the six-minute walking distance, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adapted Index of Self-Efficacy (PRAISE), and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Disease duration, FEV1, and 12-month history of exacerbations were obtained from medical records. Patients were categorized by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) category. Data were analyzed using the χ² test, and one-way ANOVA. Results: Most of the participants were male and nonsmokers. The disease duration was 10.76 ± 10.03 years, the mean FEV1% was 62.13 ± 22.80, and 70.3% of the participants were in GOLD category 2 (moderate) or milder. Half of the participants reported modified Medical Research Council scores ≥ 2. Patients in GOLD categories 1 and 3 (mild and severe) exhibited significantly higher PRAISE scores than those in the other groups (F = 8.23, p < .001). The total SGRQ scores were highest in GOLD 4 (very severe), indicating the lowest HRQoL. Significant differences were identified among GOLD 1, GOLD 2 and 3, and GOLD 4 (F = 9.92, p < .001). Conclusion: We identified potentially useful variables to comprehensively assess disease severity and tailor management strategies, including airflow limitation, and to determine the consequences of COPD from patients' perspectives.