[Asthma physiopathology]

Rev Alerg Mex. 1998 Jul-Aug;45(4):92-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Bronchial asthma is a very common disease but often the diagnosis and treatment is not done correctly. The physiopathology is very complex in which are involved neuroimmune mechanism with imbalance between sympatic-parasympatic system, and the other pathways including non adrenergic non colinergic and neuropeptide factors. The immunologic participation with a high level of IgE and the activation of the interleukins, all these together with very active participation of the adhesives, are the responsible for the activations and action of the chemical substances who are the origin of the bronchospasm and inflammation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Models, Immunological