Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge
Abstract Background Allergen inhalation tests are a valuable research tool. The allergen dose producing an early asthmatic response (EAR) can be predicted from methacholine responsiveness and allergen skin test endpoint (STE). The Wright® jet nebulizer, which is both inefficient and increasingly dif...
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doaj-099c329570ba4e55847fc02251f979e72020-11-25T01:08:43ZengBMCAllergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology1710-14922019-11-011511810.1186/s13223-019-0392-8Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challengeDonald W. Cockcroft0Beth E. Davis1Christianne M. Blais2Louis-Philippe Boulet3Marie-Éve Boulay4Hélène Villeneuve5Gail M. Gauvreau6Paul M. O’Byrne7Karen J. Howie8Caitlin D. Obminski9Department of Medicine, University of SaskatchewanDepartment of Medicine, University of SaskatchewanDepartment of Medicine, University of SaskatchewanInstitut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Université LavalInstitut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Université LavalInstitut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Université LavalDepartment of Medicine, McMaster UniversityDepartment of Medicine, McMaster UniversityDepartment of Medicine, McMaster UniversityDepartment of Medicine, McMaster UniversityAbstract Background Allergen inhalation tests are a valuable research tool. The allergen dose producing an early asthmatic response (EAR) can be predicted from methacholine responsiveness and allergen skin test endpoint (STE). The Wright® jet nebulizer, which is both inefficient and increasingly difficult to obtain, has been used historically. We assessed the Solo® vibrating mesh nebulizer as an alternative for allergen and methacholine challenges. Methods Eighteen mild atopic asthmatics completed the study. Doubling concentration allergen prick skin tests were performed to determine the STE in allergen units/mL. The Wright® protocol was used to measure the methacholine provocation dose causing a 20% forced expired volume in one second (FEV1) fall (PD20) (μg) and the allergen PD20 (units). The Solo® protocol (0.5 mL nebulized to completion, tidal breathing inhalation) was used to determine both methacholine PD20 and allergen PD20. The nebulizer order was randomized and separated by ≥ 2 weeks. Results All data were log transformed. The allergen PD20, predicted from the methacholine PD20 and the STE, was within 2 doubling doses of the PD20 measured with the Wright® and 2.64 doubling doses of that measured with Solo®. The Wright® allergen PD20 correlated with the Wright® methacholine PD20 (r = 0.74) and the STE (r = 0.78) and more strongly with the product of the two (Wright® methacholine PD20 × STE, r = 0.91, p < 0.00001). The Solo® allergen PD20 showed similar relationships with the Solo® methacholine PD20 (r = 0.61), the STE (r = 0.75) and the product of the two (Solo® methacholine PD20 × STE, r = 0.83, p < 0.00002). The Wright® and the Solo® methacholine geometric mean PD20s were not significantly different (49.3 and 54.5 μg respectively, p = 0.62). The Wright® allergen PD20 was slightly but significantly lower than the Solo® allergen PD20 (geometric means 6.7 and 10.5 units respectively, p = 0.003). Conclusion The Solo® allergen PD20 showed the same relationship with methacholine responsiveness and STE as did the Wright®. The Solo® allergen PD20 was slightly but significantly higher than the Wright® allergen PD20. The Solo® vibrating mesh nebulizer was well tolerated and is an acceptable alternative for allergen challenge. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03491358http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13223-019-0392-8Allergen inhalation testMethacholine inhalation testSkin test endpointJet nebulizer (Wright®)Vibrating mesh nebulizer (Solo®) |
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Donald W. Cockcroft Beth E. Davis Christianne M. Blais Louis-Philippe Boulet Marie-Éve Boulay Hélène Villeneuve Gail M. Gauvreau Paul M. O’Byrne Karen J. Howie Caitlin D. Obminski |
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Donald W. Cockcroft Beth E. Davis Christianne M. Blais Louis-Philippe Boulet Marie-Éve Boulay Hélène Villeneuve Gail M. Gauvreau Paul M. O’Byrne Karen J. Howie Caitlin D. Obminski Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Allergen inhalation test Methacholine inhalation test Skin test endpoint Jet nebulizer (Wright®) Vibrating mesh nebulizer (Solo®) |
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Donald W. Cockcroft Beth E. Davis Christianne M. Blais Louis-Philippe Boulet Marie-Éve Boulay Hélène Villeneuve Gail M. Gauvreau Paul M. O’Byrne Karen J. Howie Caitlin D. Obminski |
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Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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Use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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use of a vibrating mesh nebulizer for allergen challenge |
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Abstract Background Allergen inhalation tests are a valuable research tool. The allergen dose producing an early asthmatic response (EAR) can be predicted from methacholine responsiveness and allergen skin test endpoint (STE). The Wright® jet nebulizer, which is both inefficient and increasingly difficult to obtain, has been used historically. We assessed the Solo® vibrating mesh nebulizer as an alternative for allergen and methacholine challenges. Methods Eighteen mild atopic asthmatics completed the study. Doubling concentration allergen prick skin tests were performed to determine the STE in allergen units/mL. The Wright® protocol was used to measure the methacholine provocation dose causing a 20% forced expired volume in one second (FEV1) fall (PD20) (μg) and the allergen PD20 (units). The Solo® protocol (0.5 mL nebulized to completion, tidal breathing inhalation) was used to determine both methacholine PD20 and allergen PD20. The nebulizer order was randomized and separated by ≥ 2 weeks. Results All data were log transformed. The allergen PD20, predicted from the methacholine PD20 and the STE, was within 2 doubling doses of the PD20 measured with the Wright® and 2.64 doubling doses of that measured with Solo®. The Wright® allergen PD20 correlated with the Wright® methacholine PD20 (r = 0.74) and the STE (r = 0.78) and more strongly with the product of the two (Wright® methacholine PD20 × STE, r = 0.91, p < 0.00001). The Solo® allergen PD20 showed similar relationships with the Solo® methacholine PD20 (r = 0.61), the STE (r = 0.75) and the product of the two (Solo® methacholine PD20 × STE, r = 0.83, p < 0.00002). The Wright® and the Solo® methacholine geometric mean PD20s were not significantly different (49.3 and 54.5 μg respectively, p = 0.62). The Wright® allergen PD20 was slightly but significantly lower than the Solo® allergen PD20 (geometric means 6.7 and 10.5 units respectively, p = 0.003). Conclusion The Solo® allergen PD20 showed the same relationship with methacholine responsiveness and STE as did the Wright®. The Solo® allergen PD20 was slightly but significantly higher than the Wright® allergen PD20. The Solo® vibrating mesh nebulizer was well tolerated and is an acceptable alternative for allergen challenge. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03491358 |
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Allergen inhalation test Methacholine inhalation test Skin test endpoint Jet nebulizer (Wright®) Vibrating mesh nebulizer (Solo®) |
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