The Nasal Smear for Eosinophils, Its Value, and Its Relation to Nasal Mucosal Eosinophilia in Allergic Rhinitis

Introduction: There is no single test as a gold standard for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR). The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness and validity of nasal smear as a quick, easy and inexpensive diagnostic method for diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. Materials and Methods: This stud...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Bakhshaee, Mohammad Fereidouni, Mehdi Farzadnia, Abdol-Reza Varasteh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2010-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/?_action=showPDF&article=374&_ob=bd433e2564afe625669663af0cd75e1d&fileName=full_text.pdf