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NASAL BRUSHING CYTOLOGY RESULTS
| Respiratory Epithelial Cells* | Inflammatory Cells† | Squamous Epithelial Cells | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-CF (n = 11) | 89.4 ± 5.6% | 6.6 ± 3.3% | 4.0 ± 3.4% |
| Mild CF (n = 5) | 86.0 ± 8.2% | 9.0 ± 6.5% | 5.0 ± 3.5% |
| Severe CF (n = 7) | 82.9 ± 7.6% | 8.9 ± 3.2% | 8.2 ± 8.7% |
| Totals (n = 23) | 86.8 ± 7.1% | 7.8 ± 4.1% | 5.4 ± 5.6% |
Ciliated and columnar, with rare goblet cells.
No significant difference between groups in percentage of inflammatory cells.
