Time line for the experimental protocol.

Abstract

<p>Mice continued to eat their respective foods throughout the allergen sensitization and challenge period. They were sensitized with saline or OVA at 8 and 10 weeks, and then challenged by nebulization with saline or OVA once at 10 weeks and on three consecutive days during week 12. Mice were sacrificed 24 h after the final nebulization.</p