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.

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.