[Allergic rhinitis. Immunological and neurogenic mechanisms]. 2011

L Klimek, and O Pfaar
Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie, Wiesbaden, Deutschland. Ludger.Klimek@Allergiezentrum.org

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common diseases to affect humans. It is important to note that it is an immunological disease which is associated with significant changes in the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. Clinical symptoms of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal itching, and nasal congestion. The mechanism underlying the development of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis are complex, including activation and infiltration of inflammatory cells, edema, increased and altered gland activity, nerve terminal activation, triggering of neurogenic inflammation and morphologically detectable remodelling processes in the mucous membrane. Finally, a systematic activation of immune processes also takes place. Thus, allergic rhinitis is clearly a serious disease requiring prompt and effective treatment; moreover, it has been unjustly trivialized to date, not least because of its high incidence.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007113 Immunity, Innate The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, constitutional factors such as BODY TEMPERATURE and immediate acting immune cells such as NATURAL KILLER CELLS. Immunity, Native,Immunity, Natural,Immunity, Non-Specific,Resistance, Natural,Innate Immune Response,Innate Immunity,Immune Response, Innate,Immune Responses, Innate,Immunity, Non Specific,Innate Immune Responses,Native Immunity,Natural Immunity,Natural Resistance,Non-Specific Immunity
D006255 Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal Allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. It is characterized by acute CONJUNCTIVITIS with lacrimation and ITCHING, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific ALLERGENS. Hay Fever,Pollen Allergy,Pollinosis,Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis,Hayfever,Allergic Rhinitides, Seasonal,Allergic Rhinitis, Seasonal,Allergies, Pollen,Allergy, Pollen,Fever, Hay,Pollen Allergies,Pollinoses,Rhinitides, Seasonal Allergic,Rhinitis, Seasonal Allergic,Seasonal Allergic Rhinitides
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D018448 Models, Immunological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of immune system, processes, or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electrical equipment. Immunological Models,Immunologic Model,Model, Immunologic,Immunologic Models,Immunological Model,Model, Immunological,Models, Immunologic
D020078 Neurogenic Inflammation Inflammation caused by an injurious stimulus of peripheral neurons and resulting in release of neuropeptides which affect vascular permeability and help initiate proinflammatory and immune reactions at the site of injury. Inflammation, Neurogenic,Inflammations, Neurogenic,Neurogenic Inflammations
D020545 Respiratory Mucosa The mucous membrane lining the RESPIRATORY TRACT, including the NASAL CAVITY; the LARYNX; the TRACHEA; and the BRONCHI tree. The respiratory mucosa consists of various types of epithelial cells ranging from ciliated columnar to simple squamous, mucous GOBLET CELLS, and glands containing both mucous and serous cells. Respiratory Epithelium,Epithelium, Respiratory,Mucosa, Respiratory

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