微波热凝筛前神经治疗变应性鼻炎42例观察

目的：观察微波热凝筛前神经治疗变应性算炎的效果,方法：对４２例变就生算炎患者行微波热凝治疗,结果：随访一年以上,治愈３０例（７１．４％）,显效８例（１９．１％）,有效４例（９．５％）,有效率为１００％,结论：微波热凝治疗变应性算炎疗效好,痛苦少,反应轻,无并发症,是一种理想的治疗方法。     

The Subclass Nature and Clinical Significance of the IgG Antibody Response in Patients Undergoing Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the methodological difficulties in quantitation of human IgG subclass antibodies to allergens, to describe the subclass nature of the IgG antibody response in patients undergoing allergen-specific immunotherapy, and to discuss the possible immunological functions and clinical significance of allergen-specific IgG antibodies of different subclasses. Based on results obtained by use of assays with documented specificity it is concluded that the IgG antibody response during allergen-specific immunotherapy is IgG1 and IgG4 restricted, although low levels of IgG2 and IgG3 antibodies to some allergens may occur. In most patients the early IgG antibody response is IgG1 dominated and the late IgG4 dominated. A too early or too pronounced IgG4 dominated antibody response seems to indicate a poor clinical outcome of immunotherapy with inhalant allergens, whereas a pronounced early IgG1 antibody production has been found to be associated with a decrease in synthesis of IgE antibodies to an insect venom. It is therefore proposed that an early IgG1 dominated response is necessary to induce suppression of the ongoing IgE antibody production, which in its turn may be a prerequisite for long-lasting clinical effect. The possibility of induction of an early IgG1 dominated response in every patient by use of alternative immunotherapy procedures is discussed.     

Intracellular production of IL-2, IL-4 and IFN-γ by peripheral blood CD3+ cells in intermittent allergic rhinitis

Background: Allergic inflammation is mainly driven by type 2 T helper cells. The aim was to assess the changes in production of type 1 and 2 cytokines by CD3⁺ T cells dependent on natural exposure to allergens in subjects with intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR) and in non-atopic subjects.Material: A total of 13 patients with IAR and 13 healthy non-atopics were recruited into the study. 11 patients with IAR were examined during the grass pollen season and 11 patients outside the season, 9 of them were assessed on both occasions.Methods: A flow cytometric assessment of intracellular expression of IL-2, IL-4 and IFN- by CD3⁺ cells was performed. For statistical analysis non-parametric tests were used.Results: A tendency to decreased production of IL-4 outside the season was observed (6.94% [3.42–13.33] in season vs. 2.06% [0.7–3.6] out of season). The production of IL-4 was higher in the rhinitic group in the season than in the control group (1.93% [1.07–4.97], p = 0.0034) and production of IL-2 was higher both in and outside the season (9.1% [3.94–15.09] and 10.0% [4.79–25.35] vs. 3.64% (2.64–5.03), p = 0.037 and 0.045, respectively). IL-4/IL-2 and IL-4/IFN- ratios were higher in the IAR group in the season than outside the season.Conclusion: A tendency towards a switch from a predominant type 2 response during natural allergen exposure to its suppression outside the season was found, together with a stable type 1 response.Received 22 July 2004; returned for revision 27 August 2004; accepted by M. J. Parnham 2 November 2004     

Expression of activation markers on alveolar macrophages in allergic asthmatics after endobronchial or whole-lung allergen challenge

We examined the effect of endobronchial (EB) or whole-lung (WL) challenge with ragweed or Timothy grass extract on alveolar macrophage (AM) activation. Expression of 17 constitutive activation markers on AM was examined by flow cytometry. Late-phase bronchial obstruction was greater after WL challenge, while changes in bronchoalveolar lavage cytology (eosinophil accumulation) were greater after EB challenge. After EB challenge, levels of 10 of 17 markers (CD11a, CD11b, CD14, CD18, CD23, CD32, CD63, CD64, HLA-class I, and HLA-DR) were significantly increased (by 33-234%, P < 0.05). Six markers (CD16, CD29, CD33, CD35, CD44, CD71, and HLA-DQ) remained unchanged. Levels of seven markers following EB challenge (CD14, CD16, CD18, CD29, CD32, HLA-class I, and HLA DQ) correlated with airway sensitivity to methacholine. WL challenge only increased expression of HLA-class I. The different results obtained with the two challenge methods probably depend on higher local concentrations of allergen in the EB challenge. We suggest that activation of AM occurs following EB challenge with antigen in asthmatics.     

Work-related respiratory disorders among Finnish farmers

Several research projects on work-related respiratory diseases have been conducted in Finland. One of the largest, "Farmers' Occupational Health Programme," was conducted by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland during 1973-1983 in cooperation with Kuopio Regional Institute of Occupational Health and the National Board of Health. The main objective of the program was to develop a model for occupational health services for farmers. As a part of the program, postal surveys were conducted in 1979 and 1982. The surveys allowed an analysis of both the prevalence and the mean annual incidence of asthma, farmer's lung, and chronic bronchitis as well as of background variables related to the diseases. More than every tenth farmer suffered from these respiratory diseases. The occurrence of chronic bronchitis (the most common disease) was, in general, related to farming types in which grain crops (including animal feeds) were handled. Chronic bronchitis was most prevalent among farmers who worked in piggeries, implying a combined effect of grain dusts, dusts of animal origin, and development of the disease. Atopy predisposed to and had an additive effect with smoking on chronic bronchitis.     

复方辛夷滴鼻液的研制与临床应用

目的：对复方辛夷滴鼻液的工艺和质控标准进行了研究。方法：通过改进工艺,采用提取挥发油和煎煮相结合的方法。结果：该法工艺合理、质量可靠,所制滴鼻液对治疗鼻炎疗效高,有效率达８６．３％。结论：可用该法制备复方辛夷滴鼻液,并应用于临床。     

常年性变应性鼻炎sIL-2R的表达

目的探讨常年性变应性鼻炎(PAR)患者中可溶性白介素-2受体(sIL-2R)的表达水平.方法选择确诊为PAR者47例为PAR组,正常体检者36例为对照组.应用单抗、多抗双抗体夹心法检测sIL-2R的表达水平.结果PAR组患者的血清sIL-2R水平呈高表达,较正常人群组显著性升高(P＜0.001),且无男女性W别差异.结论血清sIL-2R在PAR的免疫病理过程中有重要的作用.     

针刺对变应性鼻炎患者血浆内皮素及鼻粘膜微血管的影响

目的对３３例常年性变应性鼻炎患者进行针刺治疗,以观察其对血浆内皮素（ｅｎｄｏｔｈｅｌｉｎ,ＥＴ）及鼻粘膜微血管的影响。方法①血浆ＥＴ测定：采用特异性放射免疫法（均相竞争法）直接测定血浆ＥＴ含量。②鼻粘膜微血管的观察：主要观察鼻粘膜微血管管径、管袢数及鼻粘膜微血管的形态。③针刺治疗：选择曲池、血海两穴进行针刺。结果变应性鼻炎患者鼻粘膜微血管管径针刺后较针刺前增粗;针刺后变应性鼻炎患者鼻粘膜微血管形态变化以灯丝状微血管增多、网络状微血管减少为特征;变应性鼻炎患者鼻粘膜微血管管袢数针刺后较针刺前增多;变应性鼻炎患者针刺后血浆ＥＴ含量明显降低。结论变应性鼻炎针刺后鼻粘膜微循环明显改善,表现为鼻粘膜微血管管径增粗,灯丝状微血管增多、网络状微血管减少,管拌数增加,并与血浆ＥＴ存在密切关系,其机理可能是通过降低血浆ＥＴ的水平而起作用的。     

变应性鼻炎与气道高反应的关系

目的 :探讨变应性鼻炎与气道高反应性的相关性。方法 :用 1∶ 1 0 0 ( w/v)蒿属花粉对 50例变应性鼻炎和 2 0例正常者做支气管激发试验 ,分别测定两组第 1秒用力呼气量 ( FEV1) ;测血清中嗜酸性粒细胞阳离子蛋白 ( ECP)。结果 :支气管激发试验前 ,两组支气管均无症状 ,鼻炎组FEV1为 ( 70± 2 0 ) % ,对照组为 ( 85.6± 8.9) % ,两组有显著性差异 ( P <0 .0 1 ) ;支气管激发后 ,鼻炎组中 2 3例胸部有紧迫感 ,1 0例有哮鸣 ,5例有喘息 ,1 2例无症状 ,激发阳性率为 76%。对照组均无支气管症状。激发后鼻炎组 FEV1为 ( 60± 2 0 ) % ,对照组为 ( 85.6± 8.9) % ,两组有显著性差异 ( P <0 .0 5)。鼻炎组 ECP为 ( 30 .37± 1 8.92 ) μg/L,对照组为 ( 5.2 4± 3.2 3) μg/L,两组有显著性差异 ( P <0 .0 5)。结论 :变应性鼻炎不仅鼻粘膜有变态反应所致的慢性炎症 ,而且大部分气道也有慢性炎症反应而导致气道高反应性。