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Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology 2003; 41(4): 209-212 Abstract |
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Serum
Iron Level and Recurrent Upper Airway Infections
Serum Demir Düzeyi ve
Tekrarlayan Üst Solunum Yolu Enfeksiyonları |
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| Mersin University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otolaryngology, Mersin, Turkey |
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| Recurrent upper airway infection, iron deficiency, etiology |
| Abstract |
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In this study, we investigated the relationship between frequent upper airway infections and serum iron, ferritin levels and iron binding capacity. Study group who had 3 or more upper airway infections within last six months consisted of 43 patients (22 female and 21 male, average age 39±14) and control group of 30 patients (14 female and 16 male average age 43±13) with complaints of irrelevant etiology. Hemoglobulin, ferritin levels and iron binding capacity were detected. Serum iron levels were found to be significantly decreased in study group (p<0.05). There was a significant relationship between serum iron levels and frequent upper airway infections. Serum iron level deficiency must be investigated in patients with frequent upper airway infections. In these cases, iron administration may decrease the frequency of the infections. |
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| Accepted after revision: September 22, 2003 | |||
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Correspondence: |
Yavuz Selim Pata, MD Mersin Üniversitesi Hastanesi, Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı Mersin - Türkiye, Phone: (0324) 337 43 00, Fax: (0324) 337 43 05 e-mail: yavuzpata@hotmail.com
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