Role of Serum zinc in chronic tonsillitis – A case control study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Biochemistry - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Chronic tonsillitis is the chronic inflammation of the palatine tonsils. It is a chronic inflammatory process where the immune system is altered leading to low antioxidants level. Zinc acts by maintaining tissue function and immunity. Objectives: The present study was carried out to study relationship between serum zinc levels and chronic tonsillitis. Materials and methods: It is a case control study carried on 50 cases of clinically diagnosed chronic tonsillitis and 50 healthy controls. Serum zinc levels were measured in both cases and controls. Results: Serum zinc levels were significantly decreased in cases of chronic tonsillitis as compared to controls Conclusion: Serum zinc has role in maintaining tissue function and its supplementation in deficient individuals helps in faster recovery.
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Arati Ganiger, K Mallikarjuna Swamy
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