Evaluation of Nasal Mucociliary Activity in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate nasal airway resistance and mucociliary activity in Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) patients using anterior rhinomanometry saccharin clearance test. Methods: 30 with FMF disease healthy individuals were included prospective, cross-sectional study. Nasal measured via active a test carried out for the measurement (NMC) times all participants. Results: Mean values NMC time patient group control found as 14.6 ± 4.7 (range, 8-30) min. 9.7 2.3 6-14) respectively. significantly prolonged comparison that controls (p < 0.001). We identified no significant correlation between duration (p=0.921, r = 0.019). When mean both groups compared, there difference detected 0.371). Conclusion: results our have revealed longer than controls. However, statistically duration. Disruption increases risk infection upper lower respiratory tract. Caution should be exercised against infections FMF.