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N-terminal-pro brain natriuretic peptide levels in children with allergic rhinitis
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences · Ocak 2016
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DergiTurkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Yayın TarihiOcak 2016
Cilt / Sayfa46 · 1130-1134
Scopus ID2-s2.0-84975842674
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Özet
Background/aim: Persistent upper airway obstruction may lead to increased pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP). The aim of this study was to evaluate N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations and PAP values in children with allergic rhinitis. Materials and methods: Sixty-six patients with allergic rhinitis and 22 healthy children were prospectively enrolled in this study. Plasma NT-proBNP levels were measured at first admission and after treatment. Simultaneously, echocardiography was done to assess pulmonary arterial hypertension, and rhinitis symptom scores were recorded. Results: The median age of the study group was 9.0 (5.0‒17.0) years; 26 were female. PAP was found to be normal in all the patients. There was a negative correlation between age and NT-proBNP levels (r = −0.452, P < 0.01). Nasal blockage levels affected NT-proBNP levels mildly (P = 0.067). No significant difference between before and after nasal steroid treatment was observed in NT-proBNP levels. Conclusion: These results suggest that NT-proBNP level and PAP may not be affected in children with allergic rhinitis, and primarily this influence may be associated with the severity of nasal obstruction.
Yazarlar (7)
1
Hasibe Artac
2
Hüsamettin Vatansev
3
Derya Çimen
4
Derya Arslan
5
Fatma Kaya
6
Seyit Ali Kayis
7
B. Oran
Anahtar Kelimeler
Allergic rhinitis
Cardiac evaluation
Nasal obstruction
N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide
Pulmonary arterial pressure
Kurumlar
Karabük Üniversitesi
Karabuk Turkey
Selçuk Üniversitesi
Selçuklu Turkey
Metrikler
2
Atıf
7
Yazar
5
Anahtar Kelime