Effect of Budesonide on the IL-16 in Sputum from Patients With Asthma / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To inestigate the effect of inhaled steroid hormone on the IL-16 in sputum from paitents with asthma, and to explore the mechanism of anti-inflammation of steroid. Method Budesonid inhalant were administered(400?g twice a day) persistent 4 weeks for 12 subjects with mild to moderate asthma, The percentage of eosinophils and IL-16 in induced sputum were determined in every subject .Result After the course , the concentration of IL-16 in sputum was (41 5?5 2)ng/L, significantly lower than that before the therapy which was (58 2?7 2)ng/L,P