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Comparison of nasal mucosal responsiveness to neuronal stimulation in non-allergic and allergic rhinitis: effects of capsaicin nasal challenge. 1998

A M Sanico, and G Philip, and D Proud, and R M Naclerio, and A Togias
Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

BACKGROUND Neuronal involvement has been implicated in the pathophysiology of non-allergic and allergic rhinitis, contributing to the typical exacerbation of these conditions upon exposure to non-specific environmental irritants. OBJECTIVE To determine if non-allergic and allergic rhinitis are characterized by increased responsiveness of the nasal mucosa to sensorineural stimulation. METHODS Nasal challenges with capsaicin and its vehicle were performed in three groups of subjects -- non-allergic rhinitics, perennial allergic rhinitics, and healthy controls -- and resultant symptom scores, glandular secretion reflected by lactoferrin levels, and plasma extravasation reflected by albumin levels in nasal lavage fluid were compared. RESULTS Capsaicin-sensitive nerve stimulation produced increases in symptom scores and lactoferrin levels which were similar among the three groups of subjects. On the other hand, only the group of subjects with allergic rhinitis demonstrated a significant capsaicin-induced increase in albumin levels and a trend in total protein levels. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that non-allergic rhinitis is not characterized by increased responsiveness of capsaicin-sensitive nerve fibres; while allergic rhinitis is marked by hyperresponsiveness manifested as increased albumin leakage in nasal fluids. This may reflect the activity of an axonal reflex to sensorineural stimulation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007781 Lactoferrin An iron-binding protein that was originally characterized as a milk protein. It is widely distributed in secretory fluids and is found in the neutrophilic granules of LEUKOCYTES. The N-terminal part of lactoferrin possesses a serine protease which functions to inactivate the TYPE III SECRETION SYSTEM used by bacteria to export virulence proteins for host cell invasion. Lactotransferrin
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009297 Nasal Mucosa The mucous lining of the NASAL CAVITY, including lining of the nostril (vestibule) and the OLFACTORY MUCOSA. Nasal mucosa consists of ciliated cells, GOBLET CELLS, brush cells, small granule cells, basal cells (STEM CELLS) and glands containing both mucous and serous cells. Nasal Epithelium,Schneiderian Membrane,Epithelium, Nasal,Membrane, Schneiderian,Mucosa, Nasal
D009474 Neurons The basic cellular units of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the NERVOUS SYSTEM. Nerve Cells,Cell, Nerve,Cells, Nerve,Nerve Cell,Neuron
D011506 Proteins Linear POLYPEPTIDES that are synthesized on RIBOSOMES and may be further modified, crosslinked, cleaved, or assembled into complex proteins with several subunits. The specific sequence of AMINO ACIDS determines the shape the polypeptide will take, during PROTEIN FOLDING, and the function of the protein. Gene Products, Protein,Gene Proteins,Protein,Protein Gene Products,Proteins, Gene
D002211 Capsaicin An alkylamide found in CAPSICUM that acts at TRPV CATION CHANNELS. 8-Methyl-N-Vanillyl-6-Nonenamide,Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin,Axsain,Capsaicine,Capsicum Farmaya,Capsidol,Capsin,Capzasin,Gelcen,Katrum,NGX-4010,Zacin,Zostrix,8 Methyl N Vanillyl 6 Nonenamide,NGX 4010,NGX4010
D002559 Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. Common etiologies include trauma, neoplasms, and prior surgery, although the condition may occur spontaneously. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997 Apr;116(4):442-9) Cerebrospinal Rhinorrhea,CSF Rhinorrhea,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Post-Traumatic,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Spontaneous,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Traumatic,Post-Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Post-Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Post-Traumatic,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Spontaneous,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Traumatic,Rhinorrhea, Post-Traumatic, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid,Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Spontaneous Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,CSF Rhinorrheas,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Post Traumatic,Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrheas,Cerebrospinal Rhinorrheas,Post Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea,Post Traumatic Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrhea, CSF,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal,Rhinorrhea, Cerebrospinal Fluid,Rhinorrheas, CSF,Rhinorrheas, Cerebrospinal,Rhinorrheas, Cerebrospinal Fluid
D005260 Female Females
D005334 Fever An abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of a pathologic process. Pyrexia,Fevers,Pyrexias

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