Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 Feb;57(2):73-77. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.2.73.

Submucosal Gland in Nose

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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. parkil5g@gmail.com

Abstract

Submucosal glands produce most of nasal mucous secretion which play an important role in airflow hydration, mucociliary transport, innate immunity and antimicrobial defense. However, excessive mucus secretion is related with pathophysiologic characteristics in several chronic inflammatory diseases such as chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis. This review details the anatomy, physiology of submucosal gland in nose and summarized pathophysiologic relationship between the submucosal gland and nasal diseases.

Keyword

Airway; Submucosal gland

MeSH Terms

Immunity, Innate
Mucociliary Clearance
Mucus
Nose Diseases
Nose*
Physiology
Rhinitis
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