Abstract
PurposeTo investigate the effect of biospray dressing on the extent of eosinophil infiltration in the nasal mucosa and the level of serum IgE in experimental allergic rhinitis with nasal provocation.MethodTwenty-four BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the normal control group, allergic rhinitis (AR) group, dexamethasone (DEX) treatment group, and biospray dressing (BD) group. The mice in the latter 3 groups were prepared for animal models of AR according to standard protocols. Mice in the BD group were administered a nasal spray before the nasal provocation, and those in the DEX group were administered an intraperitoneal injection of DEX. The nasal mucosa and serum were collected from each group. Nasal mucosa eosinophil infiltration was evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin staining, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to analyze the serum IgE expression.ResultsEosinophil infiltration (AR vs BD P = .009) in the nasal mucosa and serum IgE expression (AR vs BD P = .001) were significantly lower in the BD group than in the AR group. There were no significant differences in the extent of eosinophil infiltration in the nasal mucosa or serum IgE expression between the BD and DEX groups.ConclusionBiospray dressings can significantly reduce allergen provocation in the nasal cavity and have a protective effect on the nasal mucosa. They can be used for the prevention and treatment of AR.
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