inflammationinterleukin-4interleukin-5eosinophiliaT lymphocytecorticosteroidfluticasone propionateTo cite this article: Kips J . Mechanisms of mucosal inflammation in the nose and lungs. Allergy 1999, 54 , 3738. Copyright Munksgaard 1999 ISSN 01081675doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.1999.tb05025.xJ. Kips...
Segmental bronchial provocation induces nasal inflammation in allergic rhinitis patients. Allergic rhinitis and asthma often coexist and share a genetic background. Pathophysiologic connections between the nose and lungs are still not entirely u...
There is a close association between T H2 cytokines and eosinophil infiltration in the nose. There is also clear evidence concerning the relationships among eosinophil infiltration, IL-4 and IFN-γ levels, and nasal airflow. Nasal eosinophil, IL-4, and IFN-γ levels correlate with FEV 1. ...
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Conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane, similar to the lining of the mouth and nose. This membrane, a layer
costochondritis - inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage dacryocystitis - inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose diverticulitis - inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painf...
When your nose gets all runny when you have a cold, that’s thanks to inflammation. This is your body's way of trying to stop the germs from spreading by trapping them in your snot and flushing them out. When the area around a paper cut gets red and puffy, that’s inflammation ...
However, there are cases where low-level inflammation endures. It can remain in the body for months or years without an obvious injury or infection ever appearing. This type of inflammation is responsible for much of the damage done to the body, eventually resulting in chronic illnesses and ...
The nose is a filter for air particles and infectious agents. The local immune system is well developed in the nose and the paranasal sinuses and is of major importance in controlling incoming infections. In the first part, we will describe this innate a
Lung inflammation was evaluated by differentiation of bronchoalveolar lavage cells and lymphocytes in thoracic lymph nodes. Histopathological changes in the nose and larynx were assessed. Results showed that the particulate phase of cigarette mainstream smoke is mostly responsible for inflammation in the ...