Immunological and Biochemical Features in Bronchial Asthma in Children

Abstract

The aim of our study was to study the indicators of cytokine status and to determine the features of the hemostasis system and the acid-base state in children with bronchial asthma. We examined 25 children with bronchial asthma aged 7 to 14 years. The study program included: the determination of the level of cytokines: IL-1β and IL-8, the determination of the activity of the acid-base state of the blood. The results of the study showed that the development of bronchial asthma is facilitated by the unfavorable course of the peri- and intranatal periods, aggravated premorbid background, concomitant and past diseases, and significantly high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-8 were revealed. From the side of biochemical indicators, a very low level of prothrombin time, mild metabolic alkalosis, low partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, and a decrease in the concentration of potassium and calcium ions were detected.