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Allergies
Recent studies by F.M. Baroody and co-authors add new data to allergies findings
May 11th, 2008
"Allergic patients often complain of eye symptoms during the allergy season. A possible mechanism for these eye symptoms is a nasal ocular reflex," scientists writing in the journal Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology report. "To demonstrate eye symptoms after nasal allergen challenge. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover, clinical trial, 20 patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis were challenged in I nostril with antigen, and the response was monitored in both nostrils and in both eyes. Symptoms were recorded. Filter paper disks (intranasally) and Schirmer strips (intraocularly) were used for collecting secretions, which were subsequently eluted...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-05-11)
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