Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 62, Issue 2 574-581, Copyright © 1987 by American Physiological Society

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Airflow-induced bronchoconstriction: role of epithelium and eicosanoid mediators

A. N. Freed, S. P. Peters and H. A. Menkes

We examined the role of cyclooxygenase-derived metabolites and epithelial cells in airflow-induced bronchospasm. Male dogs were anesthetized and collateral system resistance (Rcs) was measured with the wedged-bronchoscope technique. A 2-min high flow challenge with dry air in nine animals produced a mean increase in Rcs of 69 +/- 13% (SE). After treatment with indomethacin (5 mg/kg), the response was significantly attenuated; Rcs increased only 40 +/- 8%. Bronchoalveolar lavage performed 5 min after a dry air challenge yielded fluid with greater concentrations of prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) and thromboxane B2 than samples from unchallenged segments. Challenge with humidified air produced a smaller physiological response than did challenge with dry air. Lavage samples obtained after dry challenge had greater concentrations of PGD2 than samples taken after challenge with humidified air. After dry air challenge, epithelial cells in lavage fluid were increased by 454 and 515% when compared with control and humidified air challenge, respectively. Significant correlations were found between epithelial cell number and PGD2 recovered in lavage fluid after dry air challenges. We conclude that both epithelial cells and prostaglandins play an important role in peripheral lung responses to dry air.

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