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- Title
Effect of Betel (Areca) Nut Chewing on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide: A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Yi-Chieh Kuo; Francis Fu-Sheng Wu; Ying-Chung Lee; Theodore Rong-Yei Lin; Crane, Julian; Siebers, Robert
- Abstract
Betel (areca) nuts are extensively chewed in many countries. This has been associated with respiratory symptoms. We aimed to determine whether betel nut chewing is associated with acute changes in fractional exhaled nitric oxide, a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation. Betel nut chewing resulted in an immediate significant decline in fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels that persisted for up to 180 minutes. This effect has to be taken into account in epidemiological studies, reference ranges, and patient preparation.
- Subjects
BETEL palm; BIOMARKERS; INFLAMMATION; MASTICATION; NITRIC oxide; RESPIRATION; PILOT projects
- Publication
International Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 4, p205
- ISSN
2008-6520
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15171/ijoem.2018.1334