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Latest revision as of 12:16, 4 August 2010
- Catarrhal inflammation is a mild form of inflammation.
- Occurs on mucous membranes where there are many mucus cells.
- The consistency of catarrhal exudate varies from water to gelatinous.
- Colour varies from cloudy to pinkish.
- This form of exudation is essentially a shedding of epithelium containing many mucus cells, neutrophils, some RBCs, and flecks of fibrin.
- Common in mild forms of rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, gastritis and enteritis.