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[Current aspects of nasal hyperreactivity].

K Albegger1

  • 1Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Abteilung, St. Johann's Spitals in Salzburg.

HNO
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Nasal hyperreactivity causes consistent symptoms like sneezing and congestion, regardless of allergic or non-allergic causes. This study explores the complex nasal vascular and nervous systems involved in these reactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Rhinology and Allergy
  • Neuroscience
  • Vascular Biology

Context:

  • Nasal hyperreactivity involves an exaggerated nasal response to typically harmless airborne stimuli.
  • Symptoms such as sneezing, nasal obstruction, hypersecretion, and itching are consistently observed.
  • This reaction occurs irrespective of whether the rhinitis is allergic (IgE- or cell-mediated) or non-specific (vasomotor).

Purpose:

  • To discuss the potential roles of various neurotransmitters and mediators in the pathophysiology of nasal hyperreactivity.
  • To examine the complex vascular supply of the nose, including capacitance, resistance, and exchange vessels.
  • To explore the intricate autonomic innervation of the nose, encompassing classical neurotransmitters and neuropeptides.

Summary:

  • The nasal vascular system comprises capacitance, resistance, and exchange vessels, which can be differentially affected by drugs and mediators.

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  • Autonomic nasal innervation involves sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, alongside neuropeptides like Neuropeptide Y (NPY), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), Substance P (SP), calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP), and neurokinin A (NKA).
  • NPY is present in adrenergic fibers, VIP in cholinergic neurons, and SP, CGRP, and NKA in sensory nerves, all potentially contributing to nasal hyperreactivity.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding these mechanisms can lead to more targeted therapeutic strategies for nasal hyperreactivity.
    • This research provides insights into the neurovascular basis of common nasal symptoms.
    • Further investigation into neurotransmitter and mediator functions may elucidate novel treatment targets for rhinitis.