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Histopathological Examination of the Effects of Butane Gas on Nasal Mucosa in Rats

DOI: 
10:7727/wimj.2016.429
Synopsis: 
Butane gas is a substance that we frequently encounter in our daily life. Allergic diseases constitute very important health problems, influence domestic, educational, and social lives of individuals. Therefore, eliminating the causes that may have effect on development of allergic diseases is crucial. In this study we evaluated the potential allergic effect of the butane gas.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Butane is present as propellant gas in deodorants, shaving foam tubes, air fresheners. In our study, potential allergic effects of chronic inhalation of butane on nasal mucosa of rats were evaluated.

Accepted: 
01 Sep, 2016
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e-Published: 05 Sep, 2016

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Mean Platelet Volume in Nasal Polyps

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.011
Pages: 
515–8
Synopsis: 
Mean platelet volume (MPV), a surrogate marker of platelet function, was found to be associated with inflammatory diseases. Results showed that MPV was significantly lower in patients with nasal polyps compared to control subjects.

ABSTRACT 

Revised: 
21 May, 2013
Accepted: 
24 Jun, 2013
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e-Published: 24 Sep, 2013
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