The overall goal of this mucosal lining fluid sampling method is to study the local immune signature of the airway without the need for stimulation procedures. This method allows you to study key questions in the area of pediatric respiratory dise
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This protocol describes a noninvasive technique for the sampling of undisturbed mucosal lining fluid from the upper airways. It can be used to perform the quantification of in vivo levels of protein mediators, such as cytokines and chemokines, in subjects of all ages.