Allergic rhinitis allergens

In allergen immunotherapy, specific allergen extracts (also called allergen vaccines) are administered in order to modify or eliminate allergic rhinitis symptoms. 

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Allergic rhinitis A highly prevalent, allergen-induced, upper airway inflammatory disease characterized by chronic hyperreactive airway mucosa with periods of acute exacerbations. 

Allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane caused by exposure to inhaled allergenic materials that elicit a specific immunologic response mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE). There are two types ... 

The patient may have a family history of allergy or asthma or have symptoms of allergic rhinitis. A history of exercise or cold air precipitating dyspnea or increased symptoms during specific allergen seasons also suggests asthma. 

The precipitating factors for rhinitis must be established first. Dust, smoke, molds and other allergens are examples, and the use of air conditioners in bed-rooms and cars can also be the cause when a runny nose condition becomes prolonged. After establishing the probable cause(s), three distinct categories can be distinguished allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and acute rhinitis such as in influenza or common cold. 

Takhar P, Smurthwaite L, Coker HA, Fear DJ, et al. 2005. Allergen derives class switching to IgE in the nasal mucosa in allergic rhinitis. J Immunol. 174 5024-5032. 

Passalacqua G. 2007. Allergic rhinitis and its impact on asthma update. Allergen immunotherapy. 

The most severe side effects, which may occur during SLIT, consist of the allergic symptoms themselves such as allergic rhinitis, asthma attacks or atopic eczema [31]. Anaphylactic reactions are not expected, because allergens do not penetrate the mucosa in an unlimited way, thus entering blood vessels, as is possible after injections. 

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Ohashi Y, Nakai Y, Sakamoto H, Ohno Y, Sugiura Y, Okamoto H, Tanaka A, Kakinoki Y, Kishimoto K, Hayashi M Serum levels of soluble interleukin-2 receptor in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis before and after immunotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1996 77 203-208. Ohashi Y, Nakai Y, Tanaka A, Kakinoki Y, Washio Y, Kato A, Masamoto T, Sakamoto H, Yamada K Ten-year follow-up study of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E and immunoglobulin G4, soluble interleukin-2 receptor, interleukin-4, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in serum of patients on immunotherapy for perennial allergic rhinitis. Scand J Immunol 1998 47 167-178. 

The treatment of allergic rhinitis combines allergen avoidance (when possible), pharmacotherapy and immunotherapy. 

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