Evaluation of Nasal Mucociliary Clearance in Recently Diagnosed Covid-19 Patients Before Treatment
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2023
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Duzce Univ, Fac Medicine
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) in Covid-19 patients who have been recently diagnosed and not been treated yet and investigate how Covid-19 affects NMC.Methods: A total of 120 participants, who applied to Duzce Ataturk State Hospital between September and November 2020, were included in our study. 60 of them were the participants, diagnosed with Covid-19. And 60 of them were the control group. The age range was 18 to 66. 60 participants, diagnosed with Covid-19 and not yet treated, were included in our study. Those with taste disorders were excluded from the study. The control group consisted of 60 healthy volunteers. NMC was evaluated using a saccharin test. The results were compared in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).Results: The study group, which consisted of 60 Covid-19 participants of whom treatment was not yet started, and the 60-participant healthy control group were evaluated in our study. The average age of the study group was 40,72 +/- 12,96 and 39,16 in the control group. The average NMC was 15,95 +/- 3,37 in the study group, and 8,38 +/- 1,03 in the control group. When evaluated statistically, it was found higher in the study group (p<0,001).Conclusions: NMC acts as a barrier for inhaled foreign bodies. It is a non-specific protection system against airborne pathogens. Consequently, NMC extends in Covid-19 patients.
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Covid-19, Nasal Mucociliary Clearance, Smell Disorders
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Q3
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15
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3
