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Impact of Local Anesthesia on Ciliary Dyskinesia Diagnosis by Digital High-Speed Videomicroscopy
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  • Lionel Benchimol,
  • Noemie Bricmont,
  • Romane Bonhiver,
  • Grégory A. Hans,
  • Philippe Lefebvre,
  • Céline Kempeneers,
  • Anne-Lise Poirrier
Lionel Benchimol
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege

Corresponding Author:lioneljbenchimol@gmail.com

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Noemie Bricmont
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege
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Romane Bonhiver
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege
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Grégory A. Hans
CHU de Liege Soins intensifs generaux
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Philippe Lefebvre
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege
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Céline Kempeneers
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege
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Anne-Lise Poirrier
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege
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Abstract

Summary: This prospective study investigates the impact of local anesthesia on ciliary function in nasal epithelium. The primary objective was to assess whether lidocaine 2% and naphazoline 0.5% nasal spray alter ciliary beat frequency and pattern in subjects undergoing nasal brushing, aiming to enhance primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) diagnosis. Hypothesis: It was hypothesized that local anesthesia administration would not significantly affect ciliary function in nasal epithelium. Study design: A prospective, simple-blind randomized study was conducted between 2020 and 2023. The study employed digital high-speed videomicroscopy to analyze ciliary beat frequency and pattern. Patient/subject selection: A cohort of 38 participants was recruited, consisting of 25 healthy volunteers and 13 referred individuals (including 7 diagnosed with PCD). Selection criteria ensured absence of chronic respiratory diseases, recent respiratory tract infections, or regular use of nasal medications. Methodology: Participants underwent nasal brushing with administration of lidocaine and naphazoline nasal spray in one nostril and saline in the contralateral nostril. Ciliary beat frequency and pattern were measured using digital high-speed videomicroscopy. Results: Nasal spray administration did not significantly alter ciliary beat frequency or pattern compared to saline (p = 0.841 and p = 0.125, respectively). Subgroup analysis revealed consistent results across healthy volunteers, referred patients, and PCD patients. Conclusion: Local anesthesia with lidocaine and naphazoline spray did not affect ciliary function outcomes. These findings support the safe use of these agents in clinical practice for PCD diagnostic procedures. Further research with larger cohorts is warranted for validation.
16 Apr 2024Submitted to Pediatric Pulmonology
18 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
18 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
18 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
22 Aug 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
26 Aug 20241st Revision Received
28 Aug 2024Submission Checks Completed
28 Aug 2024Assigned to Editor
28 Aug 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
28 Aug 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
08 Oct 2024Editorial Decision: Accept