title: Immune defence mechanisms of the nasal mucosa.
abstract: The authors present a working knowledge of immunology as it applies to the nose. The normal immune response is elaborated upon in its different aspects (non-specific and specific types of response). A detailed description of the immune defence mechanism is given with emphasis on the clinical syndrome associated with immune disorders.
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D000921:Antibody-Producing Cells / Q000276:immunology; D000937:Antigen-Antibody Reactions; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D003602:Cytotoxicity, Immunologic; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000276:immunology; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000276:immunology; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000276:immunology*; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000276:immunology*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000276:immunology; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000276:immunology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D003165:Complement System Proteins