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Review
. 2014 Dec;22(6):487-94.
doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000101.

Specific immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis in children

Chengshuo Wang  1 , Luo Zhang
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Review

Specific immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis in children

Chengshuo Wang et al. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Allergic rhinitis is a highly prevalent inflammatory disease affecting 20-40% of the children worldwide. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) is an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis. This article reviews the recent advances in SIT for children.

Recent findings: In current clinical practice, immunotherapy is delivered as either subcutaneous immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Most meta-analyses and reviews concluded a trend that subcutaneous immunotherapy was better than SLIT in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis and rescue medication use, however, SLIT has a better safety profile than subcutaneous immunotherapy. Additionally, the absence of pain on administration of therapy is a character of SLIT, which is well suited for children. T regulatory cells, especially Tr1 cells that secrete interleukin-10 and induce production of immunoglobulin G4, play a role during SIT.

Summary: Although there is substantial evidence for effectiveness of both subcutaneous immunotherapy and SLIT, safer and more effective SIT approaches are needed. New approaches to improve SIT include omalizumab pretreatment, use of recombinant allergens, and alternate routes of administration.

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