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Chronic non-allergic hypertrophic rhinitis. A histochemical study.

H Toppozada, A El-Mansour, I El-Ghazzawi

    Acta Oto-Laryngologica
    |March 1, 1979
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    Enzymatic changes in chronic hypertrophic rhinitis reveal increased cholinesterase, indicating parasympathetic hyperactivity. Elevated acid phosphatase and other enzymes suggest heightened mucous gland activity and enhanced nasal defense mechanisms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Biochemistry
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis is characterized by nasal mucosa thickening.
    • Understanding the underlying enzymatic alterations is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate enzymatic changes in the nasal mucosa of patients with chronic hypertrophic rhinitis.
    • To correlate these enzymatic alterations with specific pathological processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of enzymatic activity (cholinesterase, acid phosphatase, succinic dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, alpha-esterase) in tissue samples from 14 patients.
    • Histochemical examination of the nasal submucosa, epithelium, and mucous glands.

    Main Results:

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    • Increased cholinesterase in subepithelium and stroma, suggesting parasympathetic hyperactivity.
    • Elevated acid phosphatase in epithelium, subepithelium, and around glands, indicating increased cell shedding and phagocytosis.
    • Upregulated succinic dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, and alpha-esterase in mucous glands, signifying heightened secretory activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Enzymatic profiling provides insights into the pathophysiology of chronic hypertrophic rhinitis.
    • Increased enzymatic activity points towards an overactive defense mechanism in the nasal mucosa.
    • These findings may guide future therapeutic strategies targeting enzymatic pathways.