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Allergy
Drug eruption by antihistamine mistaken for chronic urticaria in a child
Gun Moo Lee, Shou-Yu Chu, Sung Yeon Kang, Hyo-Bin Kim, Jin-Sung Park, Ja Kyoung Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(2):75-78.   Published online October 30, 2018
Although rare, antihistamines can cause adverse effects, including drug-induced eruptions or anaphylaxis. A 4-year-old child visited the pediatric department of a hospital for skin eruptions after administration of antihistamines, (e.g., ucerax [hydroxyzine] or leptizine [levocetirizine]), for cholinergic rashes; he did not have pruritus. Skin prick, intradermal, and drug provocation tests were performed to determine the relationship between the antihistamines and...
Original Article
Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate
Yun Jung Oh, Ji Eun Lee, So Hyun An, Yang Kyong Kim, Sung Kil Kang, Ja Kyoung Kim, Byong Kwan Son, Yong Hoon Jun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(1):85-88.   Published online January 15, 2007
Although it is a rare condition, breast-feeding may result in hypernatremic dehydration. However, incidences might be increasing with more mothers breast-feeding. Although the early detection and management of hypernatremic dehydration from breast-feeding is important, its prevention is even more important on account of its serious complications. In order to prevent hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding, it is essential to educate...
Case Report
A Case of Systemic Sclerosis in a Child
Ji Yeon Chang, Ja Kyoung Kim, Jeong Hee Kim, Dae Hyun Lim, Byong Kwan Son, Jung Soo Song
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(2):214-216.   Published online February 15, 2004
Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease involving primarily the skin and subcutaneous tissue but may involve other organ systems such as the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and heart. Systemic sclerosis is a rare childhood disease. The age of onset for patients with systemic sclerosis has its peak between 30 and 50 years of age. Only 1 to 2% of all...
Original Article
The Efficacy of Proximal Esophageal 24-hour pH Monitoring in Infants with Chronic Cough
Yun Hee Kim, Ja Kyoung Kim, Jung Hee Kim, Dae Hyun Lim, Byong Kwan Son
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(12):1242-1247.   Published online December 15, 2003
Purpose : Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is known as one of the most common causes of chronic cough, especially in children. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of parameters from proximal esophageal 24-hr pH monitoring through its comparison with those of distal esophageal 24-hr pH monitoring that we generally use for diagnosis of GERD. Methods : We performed...
Case Report
A Case of Krabbe Disease with Infantile Spasm
Ja Kyoung Kim, Dal Hyun Kim, Bo Young Kang, Young Se Kwon, Young Jin Hong, Byong Kwan Son, Hye Ran Yoon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(1):95-99.   Published online January 15, 2003
Krabbe disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder clinically characterized by retardation in motor development, prominent spasticity, seizures, and optic atrophy. Pathologically, there are many globoid cells in the white matter, in addition to the lack of myelin and the presence of severe gliosis. Hence Krabbe disease is known as globoid cell leukodystrophy. Biochemically, the primary enzymatic deficiency in Krabbe...
Original Article
Nutritional Assessment and the Effectiveness of Dietary Counseling in Infants and Young Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Ja Kyoung Kim, Eun Young Ko, Yu Jin Lee, Yong Hun Jun, Soon Ki Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(1):11-16.   Published online January 15, 2003
Purpose : Iron deficiency is still the most common nutrient deficient disorder despite the improvement in general health and nutrition. This study is designed to evaluate the dietary history of infants and young children with iron deficiency anemia(IDA) and the effects of nutritional counseling. Methods : This study was conducted on 120 children from 6 to 36 months of age with...