Abstract
In this study we found a significantly lower eosinophilia in nasal polyps surgically removed from second-generation Asian patients, similar to studies of native-born patients in Asian countries, suggesting the hypothesis that there may be genetic regulation of eosinophilia.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Asian / genetics*
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Chronic Disease
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Eosinophilia / etiology*
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Humans
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Nasal Polyps / complications*
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Rhinitis / complications*
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Rhinitis / genetics*
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Sinusitis / complications*
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Sinusitis / genetics*
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United States