Concept information
Preferred term
Nasal Lavage Fluid
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Nasal Washing
- Nasal Washings
- Washing, Nasal
Note
- do not confuse with NASAL LAVAGE, the irrigation technique
Scope note
- Fluid obtained by THERAPEUTIC IRRIGATION or washout of the nasal cavity and NASAL MUCOSA. The resulting fluid is used in cytologic and immunologic assays of the nasal mucosa such as with the NASAL PROVOCATION TEST in the diagnosis of nasal hypersensitivity.
History note
- 94
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017817
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