Serum Iron Level and Recurrent Upper Airway Infections

In this study, we investigated the relationship between frequent upper airway infections and serum iron, ferritin levels and iron binding capacity. Study group who had 3 or more upper airway infections within last six months consisted of 43 patients (22 female and 21 male, average age 39±14) and control group of 30 patients (14 female and 16 male average age 43±13) with complaints of irrelevant etiology. Hemoglobulin, ferritin levels and iron binding capacity were detected. Serum iron levels were found to be significantly decreased in study group (p