Nasal allergen challenge and mediators release
Carlos, A.G.; Carlos, M.L.; Ferreira, M.B.; Santos, A.S.; Santos, M.C.; Pedro, E.
Allergie et Immunologie 29(9): 269-271
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0397-9148 PMID: 9435923 Document Number: 472057
Nasal allergen challenges, despite not reproducing exactly natural allergen exposure, are a very useful method to understand the complex cellular kinetics and cellular interactions that occur in allergic rhinitis. Cell-specific soluble mediator measurements can give useful diagnostic information. In this paper we present data concerning eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) and tryptase measurements after nasal allergen challenge.