Comparison of serum magnesium values among sulfur mustard induced asthma with non- chemical asthmatic in Iranian war victims

Sulfur mustard as a chemical weapon was used during imposed war against I.R. Iran. We investigate the comparison of serum magnesium values between sulfur mustard asthmatic victims and non-chemical asthmatic patients and magnesium status evaluates between the two groups. Seventy-five consecutive and volunteers Patients with sulfur mustard -induced asthma were enrolled in the study. Confirmations of chemical exposure with sulfur mustard and involvement to asthma were documented by a definite criterion. Normal serum Mg value was 1.8-2.6 mg/dl. Seventy- five patients as mustard exposure were selected with mean age [46.78 +/- 10.15]. Mean Mg value was [1/96 +/- 0.19]. Magnesium deficiency was found in 15% of the patients. the significant difference was found between the two groups. [P<0.05]. Mg ion has significant role in management and therapeutic of asthma disease. Reducing Mg level may cause increased rate of hospitalization and morbidity. Considering Mg deficiency and diagnosis in MS induced asthma conduct to better results from management

[Late concurrent ophthalmic and respiratory complications of mustard gas exposure]

Purpose: to evaluate the late concurrent ophthalmic and respiratory complications of mustard gas exposure in warfare patients in the department of medical consultations of Bonyade Janbazan of Iran

Methods: in this descriptive study, we evaluated 500 males patients aged 30 to 50 whose mustard gas injury period was more than 10 years. The complications were classified as mild, moderate and severe

Results: out of 500 patients, 48% were aged 30-35, 27.2% lived in a humid climate. Mustard gas exposure occurred once in 82.2%, twice in 12.2%, three times in 1.8%, and more than 3 times in 3.8% of the cases. They used ophthalmic, respiratory, and dermal medications in 77.2% and 99.2% had dermal complications. The degree of ophthalmic complications was mild in 80%, moderate in 13.2%, and severe in 6.8% and the degree of respiratory complications was mild in 69.2%, moderate in 19.8%, and severe in 11.6%. Late respiratory complications were significantly more than ophthalmic ones

Conclusion: late moderate and severe respiratory complications were more than common ophthalmic lesions, but mild late ophthalmic complications were more common than respiratory ones

[Comparison of serum magnesium values among sulfur mustard induced asthma with non- chemical asthmatic in Iranian war victims]

Background: Sulfur mustard as a chemical weapon was used during imposed war against I.R. Iran. We investigate the comparison serum magnesium values between sulfur mustard asthmatic victims and non­ chemicaI asthmatic patients and magnesium status evaluates between two groups

Materials and Methods: Seventy-five consecutive and volunteers Patients with sulfur mustard-induced asthma were enrolled in the study. Confirmations of chemical exposure with sulfur mustard and involvement to asthma were documented by a definite criterion. Normal serum Mg value was 1.8-2.6 mg/dl

Results: seventy- five patients as mustard exposure were selected with mean age [46.78 +/- 10.15]. Mean Mg value was [1/96 +/- 0.19]. Magnesium deficiency was found in 15% of the patients. The significant difference was found between two groups. [P<0.05]

Conclusions: Mg ion has significant roll in management and therapeutic of asthma disease. Reducing Mg level may be increased rate of hospitalization and morbidity. Considering Mg deficiency and diagnosis in MS induced asthma conduct to better results from management