The nasal mucosa of Group I (A) was infiltrated by inflammatory cells in the stroma, In contrast, the nasal mucosa of Group II (B) showed a few inflammatory cells scattered. (H&E, ×200). Immunohistochemical expression of alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) in nasal mucosa. Diffuse and strong expression of AAT in Group I (C). Negative expression of AAT in Group II (D) (×200).Changes of Alpha1-Antitrypsin Levels in Allergen-induced Nasal Inflammation.
Shin SY, Choi GS, Lee KH, Kim SW, Won KY, Lee JH, Cho JS, Park HS - Clinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology (2011). Not Altered. CC.
Inflammation of the nose is a condition of the mucosal lining of the nose characterized by the basic signs; redness, hotness, swelling, pain, and sometimes function loss
Examples of inflammatory reactions of the nose include:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Chronic rhinitis
- Infectious rhinitis
- Sinusitis
