Cellular interactions in asthma
Palma-Carlos, A.G.; Palma-Carlos, M.L.; Santos, M.C.; Simoes, M.H.; de Sousa, J.R.
Allergie et Immunologie 23(2): 41-45
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0397-9148 PMID: 1854428 Document Number: 385606
Immediate phase of asthma is induced by mast cells. Late phase asthmatic response is related to other cells such as, macrophages, lymphocytes, eosinophils, and could pass to chronicity and is usually associated with bronchial hyperreactivity. Pathological or functional studies of the different cells involved, could be done in peripheral blood, broncho-alveolar lavage, bronchial biopsies or nasal lavages.