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  • Title: A model of allergic nasal congestion in dogs sensitized to ragweed.
    Author: Rudolph K, Bice DE, Hey JA, McLeod RL.
    Journal: Am J Rhinol; 2003; 17(4):227-32. PubMed ID: 12962193.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Acoustic rhinometry is a noninvasive method that uses sound waves to measure dimensions of the nasal cavity. METHODS: In this study, nasal patency was measured by acoustic rhinometry in allergic Beagle dogs sensitized to ragweed allergen. Ragweed (0.03-0.3%) or vehicle were administered intranasally in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs. RESULTS: The instillation of ragweed caused a dose-related decrease in nasal cavity volume and minimal cross-sectional area (Amin) without adverse systemic effects. Nasal cavity volume and Amin decreased within 30 minutes after instillation of the highest ragweed dose by 35.1 +/- 6.0% and 66.4 +/- 13.8%, respectively, and persisted for at least 90 minutes. Oral administration of alpha-adrenergic agonist, d-pseudoephedrine (3 mg/kg), or histamine H1 antagonist chlorpheniramine (10 mg/ kg) blocked the ragweed-induced nasal congestion. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the canine model may be used to study upper-airway diseases such as allergic rhinitis and to evaluate the pharmacologic activity of nasal decongestants.
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