Objective To explore the role of central histamine in the onset of neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE). Methods Chlorphenamine maleate and cimetidine were injected intracerebroventricularly to examine its morphologic, functional and biochemical changes in NPE rabbits. Results Brain histamine of posterior hypothalamic area (PHA) and rostral ventrolatral medullar (RVLM) in NPE rabbits were significantly increased. Injection of chorphenamine dramaticly decreased the ratia of lungwater,the content of NO and A/P value, increased the PP. However,citetidine produced no change. Conclusion Central histamine,mediated by H_1 receptor, take part in the onset of NPE. Pulmonary capillaries increase their permeabilities in the process of NPE and NO is involved in pulmonary damage. |