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A study of interleukin-4 and interferon-gamma as predictive indices for early detection of asthma in wheezy infants

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Tags

Pediatrics

Advisors

El-Henidi, Fattma M., Taha, Gamal-El-Din M., Ebrahim, Muna A.

Authors

Muawwadh, Nasser Gamal

Accessioned

2017-04-26 11:06:46

Available

2017-04-26 11:06:46

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Childhood wheeze is common. It usually begins in early life, and may then persist into later life. Asthma is preceded by a stage of recurrent episodes of wheezing during the first years of life and proper treatment during symptomatic episodes may delay progression to persistent asthma. Th2 type cytokines,IL-4 is a as key regulator factor in asthma. INF-γ antagonizes IL-4-dependent IgE production. IL-4/ IFN-γ ratio was greater in children with asthma compared with control children The aim of this study is to determine the level of IL-4 and INF-gamma in early onset wheezy children to detect those who may develop asthma for early prevention and better prognosis.

Issued

1 Jan 2007

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/31628

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023