Clinical Study

Immunohistochemical Localization of the Bradykinin B1 and B2 Receptors in Human Nasal Mucosa

Table 1

Demographic characteristics of allergic and nonallergic patients.

Allergic rhinitisNonallergic rhinitis
N = 6N = 6

Sex (male/female)2/43/3
Age31(19–58)39(28–55)
Specific IgE to house dust mite (d1) (kU/L)2.7(1.0–13)<0.35
Total IgE (kU/L)210(10–387)110(10–185)
Blood eosinophils (cells/ L)370(70–690)135(55–240)
Current nasal symptoms (number of patients)
Nasal obstruction6(all patients)4(all patients)
Sneezing40
Rhinorrhea32

Data expressed as median values and range (in brankets).