1. [Alpha-mimetic effects on nasal mucosa in magnetic resonance tomography].
- Author
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Benammar-Englmaier M, Hallermeier JK, and Englmaier B
- Subjects
- Administration, Intranasal, Humans, Nasal Mucosa pathology, Paranasal Sinuses drug effects, Paranasal Sinuses pathology, Imidazoles administration & dosage, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nasal Decongestants, Nasal Mucosa drug effects, Rhinitis drug therapy, Sinusitis drug therapy
- Abstract
The effect of xylometazolin spray (OTRIVEN) on the nasal mucosa was tested on persons with and without clinical signs of rhinitis and sinusitis. MRI is an excellent means to show the decongestive effect. The reaction is chiefly seen at the inferior and middle nasal concha and becomes manifest in a few minutes. No significant effect is noticeable at the maxillary sinus mucosa and infiltrated ethmoidal sinus. Generally, it is possible to show and examine the pharmacological effects that change the size and the liquid consistency of organs.
- Published
- 1990