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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 19, No. 1, 2014, pp. 30-34
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Bioline Code: js14005
Full paper language: English
Document type: Editorial
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2014, pp. 30-34
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Mucociliary Clearance Time in Patients with and without Rhinitis.
Mukara, B.K. & Mugwe, P.
Abstract
Background: Rhinitis may be allergic or non allergic. Allergic rhinitis, intermittent or persistent
is the most common type of rhinitis, affecting approximately 20% of the population while
nonallergic rhinitis affects 5-10%. While rhinitis is not a life-threatening condition,
complications may occur and the condition can significantly impair quality of life. In order to
measure the mucociliary clearance time in patients with and without rhinitis a study was
conducted in the ENT, H&N, and orthopedic departments at KNH.
Methods: 130 cases between the age of 18 and 40 years and matched controls were inducted.
The Anderson saccharine test was conducted.
Results: The average mucociliary clearance time was significantly different, 12.64 and
7.80minutes in cases and controls respectively (p = <0.01). Nasal crusting as well as the rheology
of mucus were significant factors in determining mucociliary clearance time (p>0.01).
Conclusion: The normative values of MCT remain debatable with overlap between the
cases and controls.
Keywords
rhinitis; mucociliary clearance time; saccharine test
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