Dynamics of soluble and cellular inflammatory markers in nasal lavage obtained from Cystic Fibrosis patients during intravenous antibiotic treatment
Conclusions:
Analysis of NLF inflammatory markers revealed considerable differences between controls and CF patients, with significant changes during systemic i.v. AB treatment within just 6 days. Thus, our data support further investigation into the collection of samples from the epithelial surface of the upper airways by nasal lavage as a potential diagnostic and research tool.
Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Julia HentschelManuela JägerNatalie BeiersdorfNele FischerFranziska DohtRuth MichlThomas LehmannUdo MarkertKlas BöerPeter KellerMathias PletzJochen Mainz Source Type: research