Microplastics in different nasal irrigation options.

Purpose: We aimed to assess the presence of microplastics in nasal irrigation methods commonly used in the treatment of sinusitis and rhinitis, and to evaluate human exposure.

Methods: A total of 150 samples were included in the study, consisting of nasal wash bottles containing nasal irrigation solution, seawater spray, syringes for nasal irrigation with isotonic solution. The amount of microplastics per millilitre in the samples and patient exposure during single use were assessed separately for each method and product.

Role of Microplastics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps.

Objective: We aimed to examine the relationship between chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps and microplastics.

Methods: A total of 80 patients participated in this prospectively planned study. The patients were divided into two groups.

Detection of microplastics in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the relationship between microplastics, which are a worldwide health and environmental issue, and their relationship to allergic rhinitis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 66 patients participated in this prospective study. The patients were divided into two groups.

Prevalence of COVID-19 in 10,000 samples from 7853 patients in Eastern Turkey by positive real-time PCR.

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, started in December 2019 and has spread across the world. We analyzed real-time PCR results of 10,000 samples from 2 April to 30 May 2020 in three neighbor cities located in the East of Turkey. The final study population was 7853 cases, after excluding screening tests.