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01-05-2004 | Rhinology

Collection of nasal secretions for immunological analysis

Authors: Jean-Baptiste Watelet, Philippe Gevaert, Gabriele Holtappels, Paul Van Cauwenberge, Claus Bachert

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 5/2004

Abstract

The biochemical analysis of nasal secretions has become essential in the study of nasal or sinus diseases and the monitoring of medical and surgical treatment. The nasal fluid greatly reflects the inflammatory activity within the nasal mucosa. This paper discusses techniques for nasal fluid collection described before and proposes a new approach for the collection and calculation of nasal secretions based on sinus packs. The method is non-invasive, well standardized and reproducible and therefore may serve as a valid tool for future investigations.

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Title: Collection of nasal secretions for immunological analysis
Authors: Jean-Baptiste Watelet
Philippe Gevaert
Gabriele Holtappels
Paul Van Cauwenberge
Claus Bachert
Publication date: 01-05-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 5/2004
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-003-0691-y

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