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The Relationship between Hypomagnesemia and Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Chronic Asthma
Hatice Kılıc1, Asiye Kanbay2, Ayşegul Karalezlı1
1Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
Low serum magnesium (hypomagnesemia) is common in chronic asthma patients and is linked to poorer pulmonary function test results, including lower FEV1 and PEF.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Clinical Chemistry
Background:
- Chronic asthma is a prevalent respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide.
- Electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypomagnesemia, may play a role in asthma severity and pulmonary function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between serum magnesium levels and pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters in patients with chronic asthma.
Main Methods:
- This study included 50 patients with chronic stable asthma and 40 healthy controls.
- Serum electrolyte levels (magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium) and PFT parameters were measured.
- Statistical analyses included t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, chi-squared tests, and multiple logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Hypomagnesemia was observed in 10% of asthma patients.
- Asthma patients with hypomagnesemia exhibited significantly lower forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1%, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and PEF% compared to normomagnesemic patients.
- Serum magnesium levels showed a significant positive correlation with PFT parameters (FEV1, FEV1%, PEF, PEF%).
Conclusions:
- Hypomagnesemia is a common electrolyte abnormality in chronic stable asthma.
- Lower serum magnesium levels are associated with impaired pulmonary function in asthma patients.
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