Author/Authors :
Acat, Murat Department of Pulmonology - Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey , Aydemir, Yusuf Department of Pulmonology - Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey , YazJcJ, Onur Department of Pulmonology - Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey , TurLut, Mahmut Department of Pediatrics - Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey , Çörtük, Mustafa Department of Pulmonology - Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey , Çakar, Murat Department of Pediatric Surgery - Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey , YaGar, Zehra Department of Pulmonology - Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey , Deniz, Sami Clinic of Chest Diseases - Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey , Çetinkaya, ErdoLan Department of Pulmonology - Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
Abstract :
Objectives. Exposure to ambient metals and air pollutants in urban environments has been associated with impaired lung health
and inflammation in the lungs. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a reliable marker of airway inflammation. In this study, we
aimed to compare the FeNO levels of three schools that have different distances from iron and steel industry zone for assessing the
effects of heavy metals and air pollution on their respiratory health. Methods. Pulmonary function test and FeNO measurements
were evaluated in 387 adolescents in three schools which have different distance from plant. Results. FeNO levels were significantly
higher in School I (𝑛 = 142; 18.89 ± 12.3 ppb) and School II (𝑛 = 131; 17.68 ± 7.7 ppb) than School III (𝑛 = 114; 4.28 ± 3.9 ppb).
Increased FeNO concentration was related to the distance of iron and steel industry zone in young adults. Conclusion. The FeNO
concentrations in school children were inversely proportional to the distance from the steel mill. There are needed some studies
that can evaluate the safe distance and legislation must consider these findings.
