MIP-1alfa Level in Nasopharyngeal Aspirates at First Wheezing Episode Is a Predictor of Recurrent Wheezing

Conclusions The measurement of MIP-1α levels in nasopharyngeal aspirates from first-wheezing-episode patients with acute lower respiratory illness may be useful for predicting recurrent wheezing and initiating early intervention.

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Published inJournal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 137; no. 2; p. AB177
Main Authors Sugai, Kazuko, MD, PhD, Kimura, Hirokazu, PhD, Miyaji, Yumiko, MD, PhD, Yoshizumi, Masakazu, PhD, Tsukagoshi, Hiroyuki, PhD, Yamada, Yumi, MD, PhD, Ikeda, Masanori, MD, PhD, Noda, Masahiro, DVM, PhD, Kozawa, Kunihisa, MD, PhD, Yoshihara, Shigemi, MD, PhD, Ryo, Akihide, MD, PhD, Ogata, Hiromitsu, PhD, Okayama, Yoshimichi, MD, PhD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published St. Louis Elsevier Inc 01.02.2016
Elsevier Limited
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Allergy and Immunology
Biomarkers
Respiratory diseases
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Summary:Conclusions The measurement of MIP-1α levels in nasopharyngeal aspirates from first-wheezing-episode patients with acute lower respiratory illness may be useful for predicting recurrent wheezing and initiating early intervention.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.12.715