Effect of meteorological parameters on acute laryngitis in adults
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Ημερομηνία
Συγγραφείς
Danielides, V.
Nousia, C. S.
Patrikakos, G.
Bartzokas, A.
Lolis, C. J.
Milionis, H. J.
Skevas, A.
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Εκδότης
Περίληψη
Τύπος
Είδος δημοσίευσης σε συνέδριο
Είδος περιοδικού
peer reviewed
Είδος εκπαιδευτικού υλικού
Όνομα συνεδρίου
Όνομα περιοδικού
Acta Otolaryngol
Όνομα βιβλίου
Σειρά βιβλίου
Έκδοση βιβλίου
Συμπληρωματικός/δευτερεύων τίτλος
Περιγραφή
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of weather conditions on the frequency of acute laryngitis in adults. The medical records of 825 patients with a diagnosis of acute laryngitis obtained over a 5-year period were reviewed. Meteorological data reviewed included the daily values of 13 parameters. The monthly distribution of the disease was assessed. In addition, a detailed 2-part statistical analysis was performed as follows: (i) the relationship between each meteorological parameter and the frequency of the disease was investigated, using contingency tables; and (ii) the 1825-day period was divided into 8 groups characterized by similar weather, using factor and cluster analysis, and the disease frequency in each group was assessed. Our observations were as follows: 1. Meteorological parameters, such as low temperature, low diurnal temperature range, low atmospheric pressure and low mean water vapor pressure, were associated with an increased occurrence of acute laryngitis. 2. Significant changes in maximum temperature or a significant drop in atmospheric pressure, as compared to the previous day's conditions, favored new cases of the disease. 3. The cold period of the year was associated with an almost two-fold increase in the frequency of disease cases, which peaked in March and reaching a minimum during August. 4. The peak frequency of cases was associated with winter weather conditions, which were characterized by high humidity readings. In conclusion, meteorological parameters, and their variation and covariation, are strongly associated with acute laryngitis in adults.
Περιγραφή
Λέξεις-κλειδιά
acute laryngitis, barometric pressure, climate, humidity, respiratory diseases, temperature, pollution
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http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/000164802320396358
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/soto/2002/00000122/00000006/art00012?token=004f1d501dbe87010db0d5c5f3b3b474647767634627b6e2b6c7a404f582a2f4876753375686f49
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/soto/2002/00000122/00000006/art00012?token=004c1733fe46e29275c277b425774465d7677256270502b59592f653b2a2d3a7c4e724770521
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/000164802320396358
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/soto/2002/00000122/00000006/art00012?token=004f1d501dbe87010db0d5c5f3b3b474647767634627b6e2b6c7a404f582a2f4876753375686f49
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/soto/2002/00000122/00000006/art00012?token=004c1733fe46e29275c277b425774465d7677256270502b59592f653b2a2d3a7c4e724770521
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en
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Γενική Περιγραφή / Σχόλια
Ίδρυμα και Σχολή/Τμήμα του υποβάλλοντος
Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών και Τεχνολογιών. Τμήμα Βιολογικών Εφαρμογών και Τεχνολογιών