[Effects of taking the pingzhi tablets on cellular infiltration in tissues of nasal polyps].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effects of taking the "Pingzhi Tablets" on infiltration of inflammatory in tissues of chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps.


METHODS
Nasal polyps from taking the "Pingzhi Tablets" treated patients (40 cases) and untreated patients (40 cases) were investigated. The samples were stained by HE and SABC-AP immunohistochemical methods.


RESULTS
Compared with untreated polyps, the polyps treated by taking the "Pingzhi Tablets" contained significantly lower tissue densities of CD 11b+, CD7+ positive cells. Although the densities of CD 19+ positive cells were lower in treated polyps, the differences were not statistically significant.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings demonstrated tissue effects of treatment with taking "Pingzhi Tablets" and the treatment was effective in suppressing the inflammatory cell infiltration.
Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003.
Fugao
F
Zhu
Hui
H
Zhang
Niankai
N
Zhang
Shigao
S
Zhu
Songkai
S
Yang
Yunchao
Y
Liu
Yucui
Y
Wang
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018941:Antigens, CD19 / Q000187:drug effects; D019011:Antigens, CD7 / Q000187:drug effects; D039481:CD11b Antigen / Q000187:drug effects; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008517:Phytotherapy; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
D018941:Antigens, CD19; D019011:Antigens, CD7; D039481:CD11b Antigen; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal