| Autor: |
Peroni, Diego G., Cattazzo, Elena, Chinellato, Iolanda, Piazza, Michele, Tezza, Giovanna, Boner, Attilio L., Piacentini, Giorgio L. |
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American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy; Jul/Aug2012, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p115-118, 4p |
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Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced after allergen exposure by an IgE-mediated inflammation of the nasal mucosa. This study was designed to investigate the role of nasal mucosa temperature in AR. Methods: We investigated the relationship between eosinophilic infiltration, nasal obstruction, and nasal mucosa temperature in 35 children with rhinitis aged 6-12 years. Results: A significant relationship was shown between nasal temperature values and eosinophil infiltration at nasal cytology (p < 0.01). Nasal temperature was also significantly associated with nasal obstruction, assessed in terms of nasal volume (Vol [2-5 cm]; p < 0.05) and minimum cross-sectional area (p < 0.01). No significant correlation emerged between the degree of nasal obstruction and presence of eosinophils at nasal cytology (p > 0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest a relationship between nasal temperature and nasal mucosa inflammation and obstruction. (ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT00952835) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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