COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF EOSINOPHIL COUNTS IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD AND NASAL SMEAR IN NON-ALLERGIC AND ALLERGIC RHINITIS SUBJECTS

Abstract

Background: Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the nasal membrane seen after
allergen exposure and mediated by IgE type-1. It is characterized by one or more symptoms
including rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing. Tissue eosinophilia is a
characteristic feature of mucosal inflammation in allergic rhinitis.
Aim: The present study aimed to assess eosinophil counts in per