Changes in percentage of GATA3+ regulatory T cells and their pathogenic roles in allergic rhinitis / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the changes in percentage of GATA3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and mouse models.@*METHODS@#The nasal mucosa specimens were obtained from 6 AR patients and 6 control patients for detection of nasal mucosal inflammation. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were collected from 12 AP patients and 12 control patients to determine the percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells. In a C57BL/6 mouse model of AR, the AR symptom score, peripheral blood OVA-sIgE level, and nasal mucosal inflammation were assessed, and the spleen of mice was collected for detecting the percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells and the expressions of Th2 cytokines.@*RESULTS@#Compared with the control patients, AR patients showed significantly increased eosinophil infiltration and goblet cell proliferation in the nasal mucosa (P < 0.01) and decreased percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells (P < 0.05). The mouse models of AR also had more obvious allergic symptoms, significantly increased OVA-sIgE level in peripheral blood, eosinophil infiltration and goblet cell hyperplasia (P < 0.01), markedly lowered percentages of Treg cells and GATA3+ Treg cells in the spleen (P < 0.01), and increased expressions of IL-4, IL-6 and IL-10 (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The percentage of GATA3+ Treg cells is decreased in AR patients and mouse models. GATA3+ Treg cells possibly participate in Th2 cell immune response, both of which are involved in the occurrence and progression of AR, suggesting the potential of GATA3+ Treg cells as a new therapeutic target for AR.

Experimental study of dopamine ameliorating the inflammatory damage of olfactory bulb in mice with allergic rhinitis / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective: To investigate the effects of dopamine on olfactory function and inflammatory injury of olfactory bulb in mice with allergic rhinitis (AR). Methods: AR mouse model was established by using ovalbumin (OVA), and the mice were divided into two groups: olfactory dysfunction (OD) group and without OD group through buried food pellet test (BFPT). The OD mice were randomly divided into 2 groups, and OVA combined with dopamine (3, 6, 9 and 12 days, respectively) or OVA combined with an equal amount of PBS (the same treatment time) was administered nasally. The olfactory function of mice was evaluated by BFPT. The number of eosinophils and goblet cells in the nasal mucosa were detected by HE and PAS staining. Western blotting, immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence were used to detect the expression of olfactory marker protein (OMP) in olfactory epithelium, the important rate-limiting enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) of dopamine, and the marker proteins glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and CD11b of glial cell in the olfactory bulb. TUNEL staining was used to detect the damage of the olfactory bulb. SPSS 26.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: AR mice with OD had AR pathological characteristics. Compared with AR mice without OD, the expression of OMP in olfactory epithelium of AR mice with OD was reduced (F=26.09, P<0.05), the expression of GFAP and CD11b in the olfactory bulb was increased (F value was 38.95 and 71.71, respectively, both P<0.05), and the expression of TH in the olfactory bulb was decreased (F=77.00, P<0.05). Nasal administration of dopamine could shorten the time of food globule detection in mice to a certain extent, down-regulate the expression of GFAP and CD11b in the olfactory bulb (F value was 6.55 and 46.11, respectively, both P<0.05), and reduce the number of apoptotic cells in the olfactory bulb (F=25.64, P<0.05). But dopamine had no significant effect on the number of eosinophils and goblet cells in nasal mucosa (F value was 36.26 and 19.38, respectively, both P>0.05), and had no significant effect on the expression of OMP in the olfactory epithelium (F=55.27, P>0.05). Conclusion: Dopamine can improve olfactory function in mice with AR to a certain extent, possibly because of inhibiting the activation of glial cells in olfactory bulb and reducing the apoptotic injury of olfactory bulb cells.

Bioinformatics analysis of nasal epithelial cell gene expression in seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective: Transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were performed on the gene expression of nasal epithelial cells in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR) and perennial AR, so as to obtain the differences in the gene expression of nasal epithelial cells between seasonal AR and perennial AR. Methods: The human nasal epithelial cell line(HNEpC) was cultured in vitro, treated with 100 μg/ml mugwort or house dust mite (HDM) extracts for 24 hours. Total cell RNA was extracted, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of cytokines, including IL-6, IL-8, IL-33 and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP). From November 2019 to November 2020, 3 seasonal AR patients, 3 perennial AR patients, and 3 healthy controls who attended the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University were analyzed. The patients' primary nasal epithelial cells were cultured in vitro, treated with corresponding allergens for 24 hours. Total RNA was extracted for transcriptome sequencing, and the sequencing results were analyzed by bioinformatics. Results: The qPCR results showed that the cytokines IL-6, IL-8, IL-33 and TSLP of HNEpC treated with mugworts extracts and HDM extracts had the same trend of change. After the nasal epithelial cells from patients with seasonal AR and perennial AR were treated with corresponding allergens, there were differences in biological processes and signal pathways between those and control. Gene ontology (GO) enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed genes (DEG) in AR patients allergic to mugwort were mainly enriched in the oxidation-reduction process, the negative regulation of apoptosis process, and the cell adhesion; the DEG in AR patients allergic to HDM were mainly enriched in cell adhesion, the negative regulation of cell proliferation and the response to drug. Enrichment analysis of Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) signaling pathway showed that the DEG of AR patients allergic to mugwort were significantly enriched in arachidonic acid metabolism, p53 signaling pathway and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling pathway, while the DEG of AR patients allergic to HDM were mainly enriched in cells cycle, Fanconi anemia pathway and DNA replication. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) showed that the inflammatory response, TNF-α/NF-κB signaling pathway and IL-2/STAT5 signaling pathway were significantly up-regulated in AR patients allergic to mugwort, indicating the promotion of inflammatory response; and AR patients allergic to HDM had significant down-regulation of G2M, E2F, and MYC, indicating the inhibition of cell proliferation. The protein-protein interaction network showed that TNF and CDK1 were the most interacting proteins in mugwort and HDM allergic AR patients, respectively. Conclusion: Seasonal AR and perennial AR may affect the different biological processes and signal pathways of nasal epithelial cells, leading to differences in the occurrence and development of AR.

Self-applied sphenopalatine ganglion block for postdural puncture headache: four case reports / Bloqueio do gânglio esfenopalatino autoaplicado para cefaleia pós-punção dural: relato de quatro casos

Abstract Background and objectives The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block (SGB) is an effective, low-risk treatment option for Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) refractory to conservative management. Case report This report presents four complex cases of patients with headache related to low cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Three of them were successfully treated with the application of local anesthetic topical drops through the nasal cavity. Conclusion The novel approach described in this report has minimal risks of discomfort or injury to the nasal mucosa. It is quick to apply and can be administered by the patient himself.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O Bloqueio do Gânglio Esfenopalatino (BGEP) é opção de tratamento efetivo associado a baixo risco para Cefaleia Pós-Punção Dural (CPPD) refratária às medidas conservadoras. Relato de caso: Este relato apresenta quatro pacientes com alta complexidade que apresentaram cefaleia relacionada à baixa pressão do líquido cefaloraquidiano. Três pacientes foram tratados com sucesso pela instilação de gotas de anestésico local tópico na cavidade nasal. Conclusões: A nova abordagem descrita neste relato apresenta riscos mínimos de desconforto ou lesão à mucosa nasal. A aplicação é rápida e pode ser administrada pelo próprio paciente.

Nasal mucociliary transportability of male and female smokers / Transportabilidade mucociliar nasal de homens e mulheres tabagistas

Abstract Introduction: Female smoker's present increased susceptibility to several diseases when compared to the opposite gender. However, there are no studies showing differences in nasal mucociliary transport behavior between male and female smokers. Objective: To compare the nasal mucociliary transportability in male and female smokers and non-smokers, taking into consideration age, anthropometric data, smoking load and pulmonary function. Methods: The analysis included 139 individuals (33 men and 37 women smokers and 32 men and 37 women non-smokers). All participants answered an initial interview to obtain personal data and smoking load. Anthropometric data and carbon monoxide in the exhaled air were assessed. Individuals also performed pulmonary function test and Saccharin Transit Time test. To compare saccharin transit time values between men and women, smokers and non-smokers, stratification of all independent variables was performed (sociodemographic, smoking and respiratory variables) into two categories: below and above the median values. Results: There was no difference between men and women, smokers and non-smokers, regarding nasal mucociliary transportability. Significant differences were only observed between non-smokers. Among those with less forced vital capacity values (<97.37% of predicted), women presented mucociliary transport faster than men. Moreover, it was observed influence of BMI and COex (women smokers), FCV and FEV1 (men non-smokers) and FEF25-75% (women non-smokers) on saccharin transit time values. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, nasal mucociliary transport in male and female adult smokers, apparently healthy, are similar.

Resumo Introdução: Mulheres tabagistas apresentam maior susceptibilidade à diversas doenças quando comparadas ao sexo masculino. No entanto, não há estudos mostrando diferenças no comportamento do transporte mucociliar nasal entre tabagistas do sexo masculino e feminino. Objetivo: Comparar a transportabilidade mucociliar nasal em homens e mulheres fumantes e não fumantes, levando em consideração idade, dados antropométricos, carga tabágica e função pulmonar. Método: A análise incluiu 139 indivíduos (33 homens e 37 mulheres fumantes e 32 homens e 37 mulheres não fumantes). Todos os participantes responderam a uma entrevista inicial para a obtenção de dados pessoais e a carga tabágica. Dados antropométricos e monóxido de carbono no ar expirado foram avaliados. Os indivíduos também fizeram teste de função pulmonar e o teste de trânsito de sacarina. Para comparar os valores do teste de trânsito de sacarina entre homens e mulheres, fumantes e não fumantes, foi feita a estratificação de todas as variáveis independentes (variáveis sociodemográficas, tabágicas e respiratórias) em duas categorias: abaixo e acima dos valores médios. Resultados: Não houve diferenças entre homens e mulheres, fumantes e não fumantes, em relação à transportabilidade mucociliar nasal. Diferenças significativas foram observadas apenas entre não fumantes. Entre os que apresentaram valores menores de capacidade vital forçada (< 97,37% do previsto), as mulheres apresentaram transporte mucociliar mais rápido do que os homens. Além disso, observou-se influência do IMC e COex (mulheres fumantes), CVF e VEF1 (homens não fumantes) e FEF25%-75% (mulheres não fumantes) sobre os valores do teste de trânsito de sacarina. Conclusão: Com base nos achados deste estudo, o transporte mucociliar nasal em tabagistas masculinos e femininos adultos, aparentemente saudáveis, são semelhantes.

A influencia da administracao de estradiol nos receptores de estrogeno da mucosa nasal: estudo experimental em cobaias / Influence of estradiol administration on estrogen receptors of nasal mucosa: an experimental study on guinea pigs

Introdução: A literatura indica uma correlação entre estrogênio elevado no soro e sintomas nasais ou alterações inflamatórias na mucosa nasal. Os receptores de estrogênio tendem a ser controlados por retroalimentação negativa, para evitar um estímulo nocivo sobre as diversas funções corporais em períodos de hiperestrogenismo. Propomos uma hipótese em que os mecanismos que regulam a expressão de receptores de estradiol na mucosa nasal estão ausentes em alguns pacientes, e a sua concentração permanece estável mesmo em períodos de elevada concentração sérica hormonal, o que pode conduzir a sintomas locais na mucosa nasal. Desenho do estudo: Estudo prospectivo experimental. Objetivo: Determinar se altos níveis de estrogênio induzem à redução no número de receptores de estrogênio na mucosa nasal. Material e método: Trinta cobaias foram submetidas à biópsia da concha nasal, recebendo 0,5 ml de cipionato de estradiol por via intraperitoneal por trinta dias consecutivos. Em seguida foram obtidas amostras da concha nasal contralateral. As análises imuno-histoquímicas dos receptores de estrógeno foram realizadas antes e depois da hormonioterapia. Resultados: O grupo pós-tratamento mostrou uma redução da expressão dos receptores (p = 5,2726-5). Conclusão: Redução na expressão do receptor de estrogênio nasal foi encontrada após trinta dias de administração de estradiol. .

Introduction: Some clinical trials revealed a correlation between increased serum estrogen and nasal symptoms or inflammatory changes in nasal mucosa. Estrogen receptors tend to be controlled by a negative feedback, to avoid a deleterious stimulus over several body functions while in hyperestrogenic periods. This study proposes a hypothesis where mechanisms regulating expression of estradiol receptors in nasal mucosa are absent in some patients, and their concentration remains steady even in periods of high serum hormonal concentration, potentially leading to local estrogenic symptoms in nasal mucosa. Study design: This was an experimental prospective study. Aim: To determine whether estrogen levels induce the reduction of the number of estrogen receptors in the nasal mucosa. Methods: In the present study, 30 adult male guinea pigs were subjected to a biopsy of the middle nasal turbinate and received 0.5 mL of estradiol cypionate intraperitoneally for 30 consecutive days. Afterwards, samples from contralateral middle turbinate were obtained. Immunohistochemical analysis of estrogen receptors were performed pre- and post-treatment. Results: The post-treatment group showed reduction of receptor expression when compared to the pre-treatment group. (p = 5.2726-5). Conclusion: A reduction in the expression of the nasal estrogen receptor was observed after 30 days of estradiol administration. .

Cuerpo extraño nasal / Nasal foreign body

La presencia de un cuerpo extraño en la cavidad nasal de un niño es un hallazgo frecuente; éste puede haber sido introducido en forma voluntaria o accidental. El lactante mayor y el niño preescolar es el grupo más afectado, pues presenta mayor ocurrencia de este tipo de accidentes, especialmente porque es en esta etapa cuando el niño desarrolla su afán investigador. Es muy importante que los pediatras consideren estos antecedentes al momento de la anamnesis y examinen la nariz en todo paciente, aun cuando no haya síntomas para sospechar la existencia de algún elemento extraño

The significance and technical aspects of quantitative measurements of inflammatory mediators in allergic rhinitis.

The pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis induced by various inhalant allergens through an IgE mediated mechanism, has been well demonstrated. The participation of many important inflammatory cells and mediators released by these cells in the human nasal allergic reaction provides insight into the relationship between the responsiveness to allergen exposure and nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis. This paper summarizes our previous studies on some important mediators in the nasal secretions of atopic patients during different phases after nasal allergen challenge and during natural allergen exposure. The microsuction technique proves to be an especially useful and reliable nasal sampling method permitting quantitative analysis of important mediators such as histamine, tryptase, leukotriene C4 and eosinophil cationic protein in nasal secretions. The measurement of these mediators during allergic reactions provides accurate data on the activity of some important inflammatory cells (i.e., mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils) and their responses to therapy.

Recent trends in drug delivery systems: intranasal drug delivery.

Nasal route of drug delivery is commonly known for treatment of local ailments like-cold, cough, rhinitis etc. Recently, efforts have been made to deliver various drugs, specially peptides and proteins, through nasal route for systemic use; utilizing the principles and concepts of rate controlled drug delivery and various polymers and absorption promoters. Considering the large number of problems associated with oral, parenteral, rectal and other routes of drug administration and gradual increase in interest of pharmaceutical scientists towards exploring the possibilities of intranasal delivery of various drugs, this article aims at giving an insight into nasal cavity, consideration of factors affecting and strategies to improve drug absorption through nasal route, pharmaceutical dosage forms and delivery systems with examples of some peptides for intra nasal delivery, its advantages and limitations.

Resistencia de moraxella catarrhalis a los antibióticos / Resistence of the antibiotics a catarrhalis moxarella

Se analiza la incidencia de Moraxella catarrhalis en muestras clínicas y la resistencia de la misma a diversos antimicrobianos en la Isla de Margarita en el período comprendido entre enero 1995-marzo 1996. Se utilizaron los registros bacteriológicos de seis laboratorios (tres públicos y tres privados). Se aislaron 221 cepas, de las cuales 78 por ciento (173) provenían de secreciones nasales, 21 por ciento de cultivos de esputo y dos cepas de secreciones óticas. La más alta resistencia del microorganismo lo presentó ante la penicilina (94 por ciento), mientras que varió con los otros antibióticos evaluados como ampicilina-sulbactan (12 por ciento), clorafenicol (20 por ciento), eritromicina (50 por ciento), y no se registró resistencia a la cefuroxima, cefotaxima y ciprofloxacina

Evaluation of threshold criteria for the nasal histamine challenge test in perennial allergic rhinitis.

Nasal reactivity to histamine was determined in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis and in control subjects. A histamine titration method delivered by a metered dose pump was used. Stuffiness, itching, and the number of sneezes were recorded, nasal secretions measured, and nasal airway resistance was recorded by active anterior rhinomanometry. Increased nasal reactivity to histamine was observed among rhinitic patients and inversely correlated with the severity of nasal symptoms. A 3-fold increase of post-saline nasal airway resistance (NAR) best differentiated the nasal responses to histamine in rhinitic patients from those in control subjects. A histamine dose of < or = 2.5 microg provoked a 3-fold increase in NAR, strongly suggesting moderate or severe symptomatic rhinitis in most cases. Nasal provocation techniques might be a useful tool for objectively assessing disease severity and response to treatment in perennial allergic rhinitis.

Characterization of leprosy based on the nasal lipid profile.

While extracting the M. leprae from the nasal flushings of leprosy patients it was found that these organisms were trapped in the waxy layer, between the aqueous and the chloroform layers. Thin layer chromotography (TLC) analysis of this layer, using chloroform-methanol-water system, revealed different spots when sprayed with acid alcohol and heated at 160 degrees C. The TLC profile of lipids of lepromatous and borderline (MB according to the WHO terminology) leprosy patients was distinctly different from that of tuberculoid leprosy patients and normal human volunteers. A simple, economical and fast procedure to characterize patients belonging to different spectra has been developed.

Citologia nasal quantitativa simplificada (CNQS) / Simplifyed quantitative nasal citology (QNCS)

Rinites sao as enfermidades que mais freqüentemente acometem o ser humano. Entre elas destacam-se a rinite alérgica e a rinite da infecçao das vias aéreas superiores (IVAS). Surpreendentemente, nao existem recursos objetivos para o seu diagnóstico, para quantificar o processo inflamatório subjacente ou monitorizar a resposta à terapêutica. Nao há padronizaçao das técnicas de citologia nasal disponíveis na prática clínica (esfregaço de swab, material assoado e curetagem), que sao métodos meramente qualitativos. Simplificamos nos últimos anos uma técnica de citologia nasal quantitativa (CNQ) utilizada apenas como instrumento de pesquisa, para facilitar o seu uso clínico. A citologia nasal quantitativa simplificada (CNQs) inicia-se com um lavado nasal, sendo contado o número total de células, obtendo-se em seguida lâmina de citocentrifugaçao para contagem diferencial. A contagem do número total de células no lavado nasal, em analogia à piúra no exame de urina, é um indicador de infecçao. A comparaçao entre a contagem diferencial em lâminas de swab nasal e de citocentrifugaçao revela que a CNQs tem maior sensibilidade em detectar eosinófilos na rinite alérgica e PMN-neutrófilos nas IVAS. A CNQs, técnica nao-invasiva e de baixo custo, permite acurácia superior aos métodos convencionais de citologia nasal para a identificaçao das formas mais comuns de rinite, podendo ser útil no diagnóstico diferencial e na monitorizaçao da resposta à terapêutica dos rinossinusopatias.

Nasal mucociliary function and pH of tympanal secretions in patients with secretory otitis media

In this study, using the saccharine method, nasal mucociliary function was determined in three groups of subjects who were not suffering from any significant nasal problems: Group I consisted of normal volunteers [n = 40], group II consisted of patients suffering from bilateral secretory otitis media [n = 30] and group III consisted of patients suffering from unilateral secretory otitis media [n = 10]. The mean +SD value of saccharine transport time was 17.8 + 4.5 in group I and 47.8 + 8 in group II, but in group III, there was a difference in saccharine transport time between right and left sides being slower at the side of the affected ears and normal at the side of the non affected ears. The pH of tympanal secretions in group II and III [n = 70] and that of the saliva of group I [n = 40] were done. The pH of the tympanal secretions varied from 7.3 to 8.8 with a mean of 8.2 + 0.4 and the pH of the saliva of the control persons varied from 6.2 to 8.0 with a mean of 7.0 + 0.6 with a significant difference

Disposition of rifampicin following intranasal and oral administration.

Leprosy is transmitted by dissemination of M.leprae which are lodged in the nose of the patients suffering from multibacillary (MB) type of the disease. Rifampicin, a potent bactericidal antileprotic drug is given orally to the patients with a view to make the infective cases non-infective. Earlier work by us has shown that intranasal administration of rifampicin helps in reducing the M.leprae load in the nose much faster than after conventional oral administration. In the present study, rifampicin concentrations in plasma/urine/nasal wash of healthy volunteers following oral and intranasal administration were determined. Following intranasal administration, rifampicin was not detectable in plasma and high concentrations were measured in the nasal wash. Following oral administration, rifampicin was not detectable in the nasal wash indicating that enough antibiotic levels are not available for clearing M.leprae from nose.

Correlation between eosinophilic distribution pattern in nasal secretions and serum immunoglobulin E in children with perennial nasal allergy

The distribution of eosinophils within the nasal cavities together with estimation of serum immunoglobulin E [IgE] were studied in 20 children with perennial allergic rhinitis [study group]. They were selected from both Pediatric and ENT Outpatient Clinics, El-Husain University Hospital. Their age ranged from 9 to 16 years and both sexes were involved. These patients were compared with age matched 10 healthy children as a control group. Nasal smears from 3 sites in each side of the nose [post-nasal space, middle and inferior turbinates], together with determination of serum IgE levels have been carried out to all cases in both groups. Results showed that, the distribution of eosinophils in the nasal cavities was significantly correlated with serum IgE levels in diseased children. The post-nasal space has been proven statistically to be the site of choice for representative sampling for more accurate eosinophilic expression

Nasal mucociliary clearance & mucus pH in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) time and nasal mucus pH were studied in 50 patients suffering from diabetes mellitus and in a group of 50 healthy non-smokers and non-alcoholic controls. NMC time and pH values were found to be significantly increased in diabetics (NMC = 18.02 +/- 5.08 and pH = 7.96 +/- 0.75) as compared to controls (NMC = 7.49 +/- 1.06 and pH 6.43 +/- 0.67). The increase in NMC and pH was much more in patients having insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) (NMC - 20.87 +/- 4.71 and pH -8.38 +/- 0.56) than in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) (NMC - 15.16 +/- 3.67 and pH -7.53 +/- 0.687) and also when the duration of disease was more than 10 yr (NMC - 22.36 +/- 4.36 and pH -8.47 +/- 0.607). This impairment was attributed to osmotic diuresis with loss of water and electrolytes from all parts of the body and also small vessel abnormalities encountered in diabetes.

Nasal mucociliary clearance in patients with secretory otitis media

Impaired mucociliary function of respiratory tract mucosa is associated with secretory otitis media in some well recognized syndromes. In this study using the saccharin method, nasal mucociliary function has been determined in 3 groups of subjects who were not suffering from any significant nasal problem. Group I is of normal volunteers [number=40], Group II is of patients suffering from bilateral secretory otitis media [n=30], and Group III is of patients suffering from unilateral secretory otitis media [n=10]. In Group I, the mean [ +/- SD] value of saccharine transport time was 17.8 +/- 4.5 while it is 47.8 +/- 8 in group II, but in Group III there is a difference in saccharine transport time between right and left sides where it is slower at the side of the affected ears and normal at the side of the non-affected ears. So, from this study it has been concluded that there is a positive correlation between mucociliary function of the nasal and middle ear cleft mucosa

Microscopia de secreçäo nasal na avaliaçäo diagnóstica e terapêutica da rinite / Microscopy of nasal secretion in diagnostic and terapeutic evaluation of rhinitis

Os exames micorcópicos de secreçöes nasais, entre os quais destaca-se a coloraçäo de Hansel, devem ser empregados rotineiramente nas avaliaçöes periódicas dos quadros de rinite. Säo métodos complementares indispensáveis na elaboraçäo diagnóstica diferencial dos diferentes tipos de rinite. Servem para estabelecer a natureza e a severidade do processo inflamatório presente na mucosa nasal. Constituem elementos objetivos de acompanhamento terapêutico da eficácia dos métodos antiinflamatórios utilizados na prática alergológica: controle ambiental, farmacoterapia e imunoterapia específica.