Lipid peroxidation in bronchial asthma.
Indian J Pediatr
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2003 Sep; 70(9): 715-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81042
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To study the levels of free oxygen redicals in children with bronchial asthma during an attack and symptom free interval.METHODS:
Serum Malondiadehyde (MDA) levels were studied in 25 children between the age of 6 years-14 years who presented with an acute attack of bronchial asthma. In each patient, serum MDA levels were measured at the time of admission, 24-48 hours after good response to treatment and after a symptom free interval of 3 weeks. Results were compared with control group.RESULTS:
In study group serum MDA levels were highest at the time of admission, which decreased significantly at 24-48 hours with treatment. After a 3 weeks symptom free interval serum MDA levels had decreased further but were still higher than healthy control group.CONCLUSION:
Lipid peroxidation is increased in bronchial asthma during an acute attack and symptom free period.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Asthma
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Lipid Peroxidation
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Child
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Adolescent
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Free Radicals
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Malondialdehyde
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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