title: [Effects of histamine on the pressure-volume curve of the respiratory system in the guinea pig].
abstract: Intravenous infusion of histamine has been shown to constrict smooth muscle of alveolar ducts. In this study, we have assessed the effects of a prolonged infusion of histamine to obtain a steady state response on quasistatic pressure-volume curves (P-V curves) together with the changes in dynamic compliance (Cdyn) and conductance (G) of the respiratory system. Increasing doses of histamine were given in order to obtain the dose-response characteristics of the changes in Cdyn, G and P-V curves. In nine anesthetized guinea-pigs under mechanical ventilation, administration of histamine resulted in a fall in Cdyn and G with a decrease of 50% of initial value approximately for 150 ng X kg-1 X s-1 of histamine. Modifications of the P-V curves were characterized by a decrease in the maximal volume, and an increase in the hysteresis of the P-V loop due to the downward displacement of the inflation limb. With infusion of histamine, there was a large decrease of quasi-static compliance which appeared to account for most of the decrease in dynamic compliance. Such changes in P-V curves can be related both to a closure of alveolar ducts and to an alteration of lung distensibility. Comparison of the dose-response curves for the different parameters indicated that Cdyn and G reflect, at least in part, events occurring in the periphery of the lung.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006632:Histamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008170:Lung Compliance / Q000187:drug effects*; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D006632:Histamine
vernacular_title: Effets de l'histamine sur la courbe pression-volume du système respiratoire chez le cobaye.