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Mediators in the asthmatic child.

F Geubelle, C Mossay

    Acta Paediatrica Hungarica
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Prostaglandin levels are lower in children than adults, but this doesn't explain infant airflow resistance. Mediator release, like histamine, occurs in children, suggesting similar mechanisms across childhood.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pulmonology
    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Prostaglandins (PGF) are implicated in premature infant hyaline membrane disease.
    • Investigating prostaglandin E (PGE) levels during growth is crucial for understanding pediatric respiratory conditions.
    • Lower PGE levels in children compared to adults do not fully account for infant airflow resistance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate prostaglandin E (PGE) levels in children during growth.
    • To explore the role and release of inflammatory mediators in pediatric asthma.
    • To compare mediator release and response to allergic stimuli in children and infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of prostaglandin levels during growth.
    • In vitro studies of histamine release from basophils upon exposure to allergenic extracts.

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  • Cutaneous tests and respiratory challenges to assess mediator action indirectly.

    • Main Results:

    • Prostaglandin E (PGE) levels are lower in children than in adults.
    • Histamine release from basophils was observed in asthmatic children's blood mixed with allergens.
    • Mediator action was indirectly demonstrated in children (5-15 years) via tests, but not in infants.

    Conclusions:

    • While PGE levels differ, they don't explain infant airflow resistance.
    • Histamine release is a key mediator mechanism in pediatric asthma.
    • Qualitatively similar mediator release mechanisms are likely present in children aged 5-15 years.