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A Method for Generating Pulmonary Neutrophilia Using Aerosolized Lipopolysaccharide
Published on: December 15, 2014
Neutrophilic inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis
Tim Delemarre1, Claus Bachert1,2,3
1Upper Airways Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Purpose Of Review:
Over the last years, extensive research has been done on neutrophils and their contribution in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), and made it clear that they are more than just a bystander in this disease. In this article, we will review all recent publications on this topic and look to what the future hold regarding therapeutics targeting the neutrophilic inflammation in CRS.
Recent Findings:
Evidence is growing that the presence of neutrophils are associated with a worse disease outcome in certain CRS patient groups. They are highly activated in type 2 inflammations and exhibit damaging properties through their proteases, contributing to the chronicity of the disease. Several recent studies identified useful biomarkers and targets for future therapeutics.
Summary:
The findings we review in this manuscript are of utmost importance in unraveling the complexity of CRS and provide us with the necessary knowledge for future clinical practices.
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