Myofibroblasts in Nasal Polyposis: Regulation by Topical Steroids

OBJECTIVES: To compare numbers of myofibroblasts, a fibroblast phenotype associated with chronically inflamed tissue, in nasal polyp tissues from untreated and corticosteroid-treated subjects. To study whether corticosteroids can directly affect myofibroblast differentiation in vitro

Comparison of Budesonide Turbuhaler with Budesonide Aqua in the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of budesonide Turbuhaler 400 µg/day with budesonide aqua 256 µg/day in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Secondarily to ascertain patients' preferences for the two nasal devices and to assess quality of life