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Delfitri Munir
Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara
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Factors Associated with Nasal Mucociliary Clearance Time in Elderly Nursing Home Residents Baros, Wan Andre Nugraha Baros; Munir, Delfitri; Zahara, Devira; Nursiah, Siti; Farhat, Farhat; Ashar, Taufik
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

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The mucociliary transport system is an essential defense mechanism of the nasal cavity that helps remove pathogens, allergens, and particles. Impairment of this system may prolong mucociliary clearance time (MCT) and increase susceptibility to infection. Aging and systemic conditions may influence mucociliary function. This study aimed to evaluate the association between age, gender, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and smoking history with nasal mucociliary clearance time in elderly individuals. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in a nursing home in Medan over three months. A total of 40 elderly participants were included. Nasal mucociliary clearance time was measured using the saccharin test. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The mean mucociliary clearance time was 16.45 minutes. A significant association was found between age and MCT, as well as between gender and MCT, with males showing better clearance time than females. No significant associations were observed between MCT and diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or smoking history. Age and gender are significantly associated with nasal mucociliary clearance time in the elderly, while diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and smoking history are not. These findings suggest that physiological aging and gender-related differences may influence nasal defense mechanisms, highlighting the importance of considering these factors in respiratory health assessment in the elderly.
Co-Authors -, Fadhlia Adlin Adnan Agung Putra Amin, Mustafa M. Andrina Yunita Murni Rambe Ardinata, Dedi - Arlinda Sari Wahyuni Asnir, Rizalina Arwinati Baros, Wan Andre Nugraha Baros Chrestella, Jessy Darlan, Dewi M. Dolly Irfandy Erna Mutiara Evita Mayasari Farhat, Farhat Farhat, Farhat Ginting, Andi R. Haryuna, Tengku Siti Hajar Hasibuan, Mangain Hendradewi, Sarwastuti Ibrahim Irsan Nasution Kusuma Dewi, Anna Mailasari Magdi, Yoan Levia Manullang, Frenky Sorimuda Nurdiansah, Firman Nursiah, Siti Pardede, Sujahn Anto Putri Chairani Eyanoer, Putri Chairani Rambe, Andriana Yunita Murni Rambe, Andrina Y.M Rambe, Andrina YM. Rambe, Andrina Yunita Murni Ramsi Lutan Restimulia, Lia Rina Yunita Rozi, Muhammad F. Rusda, Muhammad sagala, irwan pernandi Sagala, Irwan Pernandi Silvia, S Simanjuntak, Amran Sinta Sari Ratunanda Siska Indriany Sorimuda Sarumpaet Sutikno, Budi Taufik Ashar Ulfa, Loriana Wardani, Retno S. Wardani, Retno Sulistyo Zahara, Devira Zakiah, Azmi Mir’ah