Search for dissertations about: "Asthma-like symptoms"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Asthma-like symptoms.

  2. 6. The contribution of eosinophils and mediators in allergic inflammation

    Author : Annika Roquet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : allergic inflammation; eosinophils; bronchial hyperresponsiveness; histamine; leukotrienes; antihistamine; leukotriene-antagonist; low-dose challenge;

    Abstract : The aim of the present work was to investigate the development of allergic inflammation. For this purpose human experimental challenge models in skin, nose and bronchi were used as well as pharmacological interventions. A variety of inflammatory cells and mediators have been suggested as important in the pathogenesis of allergic inflammation. READ MORE

  4. 7. Occupational exposure alters innate and adaptive immune responses

    Author : Karin Sahlander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The farming environment is contaminated with high levels of organic dust. Especially pig barn facilities are highly polluted with airborne inhalable organic dust containing high amounts of molecular patterns from bacteria and fungi known to activate cells of the innate immunity through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). READ MORE