1.Clinical evaluation of cefodizime in lower respiratory tract infections.
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases 1992;24(1):29-35
No abstract available.
Respiratory System*
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Respiratory Tract Infections*
2.The Effect of theophylline on eotaxin mRNA expression in pulmonary epithelial cell line A549.
Min Soo HAN ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2000;48(6):898-908
BACKGROUND: Eotaxin, a CC chemokine specific for eosinophils, is implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma recruiting eosinophils into the airways. Theophylline has been used for the treatment of asthma and rece was proposed to have an anti-inflammatory action. The aim of this study is to examine whether theophylline may inhibit the eosinophilic airway inflammation by reducing the expression of eotaxin. METHODS: The expression of eotaxin mRNA was assessed by Northern analysis in A549 cells 4 h after stimulation with TNF-α or IL-1β And then, theophylline was added to A549 cells stimulated with 0.1 ng/ml IL-1β. RESULTS: Eotaxin mRNA expression rates induced by 0.1, 1, 10 ng/mL TNF-α as compared with β-action were 7%, 22%, 28%, respectively. Eotaxin mRNA expression rates induced by 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 ng/ml IL-1β as compared with β-action, were 10%, 42%, 63%, 72%, respectively. Eotaxin mRNA expression rates after addition of 0, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 µM dexamethasone induced by 10 ng/mL TNF-α, as compared with β-action were 27%, 18%, 8%, respectively. Eotaxin mRNA expression rates after the addition of 0.001, 0.01, 0.1 mM dexamethasone induced by 0.1 ng/mL IL-1β, as compared with β -action, were 43%, 47%, 12%, 8%, respectively. Eotaxin mRNA expression rates after the addition of 0, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 mM theophylline induced by 0.1 ng/mL IL-1β, as compared with β-action, were 48%, 40%, 33%, 22%, 16%, 14%, respectively. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that theophylline may reduce eosinophil infiltration of the airway at least in part by reducing the expression of eotaxin under the conditions of these experiments.
Asthma
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Dexamethasone
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Eosinophils
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Epithelial Cells*
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Inflammation
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RNA, Messenger*
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Theophylline*
3.A case of fetal acute lupus pneumonitis defined by necropsy.
Ki Heon YOON ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(1):89-94
No abstract available.
Pneumonia*
4.Fiberoptic bronchoscopy for removal of endobronchial foreign bodies in adults.
Jee Hong YOO ; Ki Heon YOON ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1991;38(2):116-118
No abstract available.
Adult*
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Bronchoscopy*
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Foreign Bodies*
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Humans
5.Study on measurement of aortic annulus diameter by real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Yu KANG ; Hong TANG ; Haibo SONG ; Zhaohuan LI ; Ying MO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2009;18(12):1030-1033
Objective To research the feasibility and accuracy on echocardiography measurement aortic annulus diameter(AAD)at the plane of three Junctions of aortic valve leaflets by real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography(RT-3D-TEE).Methods Twenty-three patients underwent echocardiography and aortic valve replacement because of acquired aortic valve disease.The AAD was measured in parasternal left ventricle long axis view(TTE-AAD)by transthoracic echocardiography(TTE)preoperative.The AAD was measured in left ventricle long axis view(TEE-AAD)and the distance of three iunctions of aortic valve leaflets (N,L,R) was measured in aortic short axis view by RT-3D-TEE intraoperative.The three-dimensional full volume images were analyzed by online QLAB 7.0 software.The AAD was measured by standard cylindrical valve sizer (OP-AAD)before aortic valve replacement surgery,too.Results Comparing with the three aortic valve leaflets of acquired aortic valve disease,the lines between their junctions constituted an approximate equilateral triangle regardless of the cause and degree of disease,and the length of the three groups was no significant difference(P>0.05).There was no significant difference between TTE-AAD and OP-AAD group(P>0.05),and the correlation was good(r=0.84).The N,L and R group compared separately with the OP-AAD group, there was no significant difference(P>0.05)and correlation was superior to TTE-AAD group(r=0.94, 0.97, 0.96).The difference between TEE-AAD and OP-AAD were significant(P<0.01).Conclusions Echocardiography measurement of AAD at the plane of three junctions of aortic valve leaflets is feasible,and it is better accuracy and repeatability comparing with parasternal left ventricle long axis view.
6.A case of pulmonary lympgangioleiomyomatosis.
Sung Yi KANG ; Ki Heon YOON ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG ; Moon Ho YANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(3):266-270
No abstract available.
7.A Case of Metastatic Tracheal Tumor From Ovarian Carcinoma.
Cheon Woong CHOI ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hye Lim OH ; Yongseon CHO ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2001;50(4):499-503
Tracheal tumors are uncommon comprising less than 0.1% of all malignancies. Metastatic tracheal tumors, especially form the extrathoracic sites, are exceedingly rare. Ovarian cancer tends to metastasize to the serous cavities and the lymph nodes. One large autopsy study reported tracheal involvement in 1% of patients who had died from ovarian cancer. Other studies have not mentioned tracheal involvement at all. Since the main symptoms of cough, hemoptysis, or wheezing are nonspecific, patients may be initially treated for other conditions including asthma or bronchitis. Here we describe a metastatic tracheal tumor from an overain carcinoma that was initally treated for bronchial asthma.
Asthma
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Autopsy
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Bronchitis
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Cough
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Hemoptysis
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes
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Ovarian Neoplasms
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Respiratory Sounds
8.Biphasic pattern of flow-volume curve (Unilateral main bronchus stenosis).
Jee Hong YOO ; Dong Wook SUNG ; Ju Young MOON ; Yongseon CHO ; Hong Mo KANG
Korean Journal of Medicine 2001;61(1):104-104
No abstract available.
Bronchi*
9.A survey of deaths in hospitalized patients for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Seung Joon OH ; Ki Heon YOON ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1993;40(6):694-699
No abstract available.
Humans
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary*
10.The Optimal Time of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy to Locate the Bleeding Site in Patients with Hemoptysis.
Ho Gi CHEON ; Jung Baek KIM ; Ki Heon YOON ; Jee Hong YOO ; Hong Mo KANG
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1994;41(1):20-25
BACKGROUND: Hemoptysis is a common clinical symptom, responsible for 11% of admission to the hospital chest service. Correct diagnosis, accurate localization of the bleeding source and proper management are imperative to reduce the risk of massive hemoptysis. We performed the study to define the optimal time of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in 63 patients with hemoptysis admitted to Kyung Hee University Hospital between Aug 1989 and Aug1992. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of medical records concerning the cause, amount, duration of hemoptysis and the timing of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in 63(M:F=36:27) patients. RESULTS: 1) The main causes of hemoptysis were pulmonary tuberculosis(52.4%) bronchiectasis(27.0%) and lung cancer(11.1%). 2) The bleeding sites were localized in 26 Patients(41.3%). 3) The rates of localization of bleeding site were not related to the amount and duration of hemoptysis. 4) The rates of localization of bleeding site were 61.8%(21/34) during hemoptysis,18.2%(122) within 24hr after resolution of hemoptysis, 14.3%(1/7) thereafter. CONCLUSION: Early bronchoscopy, especially during hemoptysis may show higher rates of successful localization than delayed bronchoscopy.
Bronchoscopy*
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Diagnosis
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Hemoptysis*
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Hemorrhage*
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Humans
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Lung
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Medical Records
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Retrospective Studies
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Thorax