The influx of inflammatory cells into nasal washings during the late response to antigen challenge. Effect of systemic steroid pretreatment.

R, Bascom; U, Pipkorn; LM, Lichtenstein; RM, Naclerio

doi:10.1164/ajrccm/138.2.406

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The influx of inflammatory cells into nasal washings during the late response to antigen challenge. Effect of systemic steroid pretreatment.

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Authors:

Bascom R

Pipkorn U

Lichtenstein LM

Abstract

Previous studies have demonstrated symptoms and mediator release occurring as long as 11 h after nasal challenge with antigen in selected allergic subjects. Pretreatment with systemic steroids reduced symptoms and mediators including histamine, TAME-esterase activity, and kinins. The aims of the pre...

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