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C. S. LINTON, M.S.

Arch Otolaryngol. 1932;15(2):190-201.

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The normal secretions of the sinuses is a grayish, viscous fluid that bathes the entire lining membrane, protecting it and assisting the ciliated epithelium in the removal of foreign substances. The physical properties of this fluid and its rôle in the protection of the sinuses have been studied by Yates,¹ Walthard² and Stark.³

Bacteriologic observations by Törne,⁴ Frankel,⁵ Calamida and Bartarelli,⁶ and Linton⁷ indicate that the normal nasal sinus is usually sterile. The important rôle played by the ciliated epithelium in producing this result is recognized; however, it has long been suspected that some antibacterial substance in the secretions is a contributing factor. It was the object of this study to determine whether such a substance exists, and, if it does, to find out something of its nature.

According to Hilding,⁸ the normal histology of the sinus in man . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
ST. LOUIS

From the Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication, July 6, 1931.

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