The Effect of the Combined Use of Immunotherapy and Topical Steroid on the Quality of Life in Allergic Rhinitis Patients
Journal of Rhinology
; : 24-28, 2010.
Article
em Ko
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The management of allergic rhinitis includes allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and immunotherapy. Only a few studies have compared the clinical efficacy of the two treatments. We conducted a study to compare the efficacy of immunotherapy (IT), a topical steroid (TS), and combined therapy (IT+TS) in allergic rhinitis. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The three groups (IT11 patients, TSten patients, IT+TSten patients) were treated for six months and were evaluated using questionnaires and a physical exam before and after treatment.RESULT:
Overall symptoms were reduced after six months of treatment in all groups. In the IT+TS group, signs and symptoms diminished more than those in the IT or TS groups. Difference in skin test sensitivity among the groups was not statistically significant.CONCLUSION:
Combined use of immunotherapy and a topical steroid was more effective than either therapy alone in reducing the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Testes Cutâneos
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Rinite
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Rinite Alérgica Perene
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Imunoterapia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Rhinology
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article