Inhibition of histamine-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pig and swine by pulsed electrical vagus nerve stimulation

Thomas J. Hoffmann; Steven Mendez; Peter Staats; Charles W. Emala; Puyun Guo

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1403.2009.00234.x

Inhibition of histamine-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pig and swine by pulsed electrical vagus nerve stimulation

Thomas J. Hoffmann, Steven Mendez, Peter Staats, Charles W. Emala, Puyun Guo

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Objective. Smooth muscle help regulate the diameter of the airways and their constriction can contribute to the pathology of acute asthma attacks. This study sought to determine if applying a specific electrical signal to the vagus nerve (VN) could minimize histamine-induced bronchoconstriction. Methods. Sixteen guinea pigs and three swine were anesthetized and had bipolar electrodes positioned on the cervical VNs. After the animals stabilized, i.v. histamine was titrated to elicit a moderate 2-4 cm H₂O increase in pulmonary inflation pressure (Ppi). Histamine was then dosed with or without concurrent low voltage VN stimulation. Results. The peak change in Ppi following a histamine challenge was reduced in the guinea pig by VN stimulation (3.4 ± 0.4 vs. 2.1 ± 0.2 cm H₂O, p < 0.001). The results were confirmed in a limited study in swine and indicate VN treatment is applicable to larger animals. Conclusion. This study suggests that VN stimulation can reduce bronchoconstriction and may prove useful as a rescue therapy in the treatment of acute asthma.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	261-269
Number of pages	9
Journal	Neuromodulation
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1403.2009.00234.x
State	Published - Oct 1 2009

Keywords

Bronchoconstriction
Guinea pig
Histamine
Swine
Vagus nerve stimulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Neurology
Clinical Neurology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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