Absence of pulmonary aspiration of sinus contents in patients with asthma and sinusitis

PG Bardin, BB Van Heerden, JR Joubert - Journal of allergy and clinical …, 1990 - Elsevier
The frequent association of asthma and paranasal sinusitis has been ascribed to a
nasobronchial reflex, aspiration of sinus secretions, or enhanced β-adrenergic blockade. We
investigated possible pulmonary aspiration in a pilot study (eight patients) and follow-up
study (13 patients) by means of a radionuclide technique. In the pilot study, the aim was to
demonstrate aspiration as well as visibility of the radionuclide in the thorax during a period
of 24 hours. The radionuclide was initially placed bronchoscopically in the bronchial tree in …
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