Nasal Nitric Oxide and Nasal Cytology as Predictive Markers of Short-Term Sublingual Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy Efficacy in Children with Allergic Rhinitis

2021 ◽  
pp. 194589242110605
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Fabio Parisi ◽  
Sara Manti ◽  
Maria Papale ◽  
Melania Amato ◽  
Amelia Licari ◽  
...  

Background Few studies have been conducted on the short-term response to sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Objective The purpose of our experimental trial was to evaluate if two markers such as nasal nitric oxide (nNO) and nasal cytology could be useful to identify a precocious clinical efficacy of SLIT treatment. Methods We enrolled 34 children aged 6 to 14 years old with diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR) and documented sensitization towards house dust mites. We started allergoid-monomeric tablets immunotherapy along with any conventional therapy for AR and we evaluated at baseline (T0), after one (T1), two (T2), three (T3), and six months (T6) the effects of the treatment through the study of: i) a visual analogue scale (VAS 1-10); ii) measurement of nNO; iii) measurement of FeNO; iv) nasal cytology; v) spirometry; and vi) evaluation of any conventional therapy. Results We observed an improvement in symptoms evaluated by global VAS (T0 vs. T6: 47.13 vs. 17.57; p < .05) and a statistically significant reduction of nNO (1035.2 ± 956.08 vs. 139.2 ± 59.01; p < .05). In this case, significance was reached when the patients completed the 6 months of treatment. Cytological evaluation revealed significant reduction in nasal eosinophils (T0 vs. T6: 87% vs. 16%; p < .01). Moreover, at T0, 56% of patients had also neutrophils that were reduced up to the 8% at T6 (p < .05). Conclusions Our data confirm the effectiveness of SLIT treatment from a clinical perspective and identifies two biomarkers, such as nNO and nasal cytology, as predictive of treatment efficacy in the short term.

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Olena Sharikadze

Sharikadze O.V.Background. This study determined the efficacy of sublingual allergen–specific immunotherapy (SLIT) in Ukrainian children younger than 5 years of age with allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma sensitized to house dust mite allergens. Methods. A cohort prospective study was conducted over a two years period with assessment of the sensitization towards inhalant allergens, measured in-vivo by wheal size and number of positive reactions on the standard skin prick test (SPT). SPSS was used to analyse any statistical correlation. Results. A total of 125 atopic asthma or/and allergic rhinitis with the mean age of 4.11 ±0.83 who were sensitized to house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and/or Dermatophagoides farina were included. 47 children received two-years SLIT to treat house dust mite allergies using standardized extract of sublingual allergens containing a mixture of house dust mites (Der.  pteronyssinus and Der. farinae) in the correlation of 1(0,175 НЕР):1(0,175 НЕР) (Diater, Spain). These patients were mono-sensitized with Der. pteronyssinus and Der. farinae or were SPT poly-sensitized, but these patients only had house dust mite allergy symptoms. In this group the assessment of clinical efficacy of SLIT showed the significant differences in VAS before treatment and 6 months after its receiving. The symptom “nasal obstruction” was assessed as 2.3±-1.6 points  at the beginning of the therapy, and the data reduced almost twice (1.3±-1.1); Р <0,05 after 6  months of SLIT;  then (12 and 24 months) it decreased to 0.91±0.9 and 0.34±0.5; Р <0,01, correspondingly. Conclusion. This study has shown that using of SLIT in atopic asthma or/and allergic rhinitis children under 5 year sensitized to house dust mites is an effective and safe treatment method and allows to quickly (over the first 6 months of SLIT) control the symptoms. The data of comparative analysis in the group of patients who didn’t receive SLIT has pointed to high frequency of disease symptom occurrence after the end of baseline therapy.KeyWords: sublingual allergen-specific immunotherapy, children, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, sensitization, allergens, Diater  ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЛІКУВАННЯ ДІТЕЙ ДОШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ, СЕНСІБІЛІЗОВАНИХ ДО АЛЕРГЕНІВ ДОМАШНЬОГО ПИЛУШарикадзе О.В.Це дослідження визначило ефективність сублингвально алерген-специфічної імунотерапії (SLIT) українських дітей молодше 5 років з алергічним ринітом та бронхіальною астмою, сенсибілізованих до алергенів пилових кліщів. Методи. Проспективне дослідження когорти проводилося протягом двох років з оцінкою сенсибілізації до інгаляційних алергенів, виміряної in-vivo за розміром пухирів і кількості позитивних реакцій на стандартному тесті на шкірі (SPT). Для аналізу статистики використовувався пакет SPSS. Результати. Обстежено 125 дітей (середній вік 4,11 ± 0,83 років) з атопічною астмою та/або алергічним ринітом, які були сенсибілізовані до домашніх пилових кліщів Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus та/або Dermatophagoides farina. 47 дітей отримали дворічний курс SLIT з використанням стандартизованого екстракту сублінгвальних алергенів, що містять суміш кліщів домашнього пилу (Der. Pteronyssinus і Der. Farinae) в співвідношенні 1 (0,175 НЕР): 1 (0,175 НЕР) (Діатер, Іспанія). Пацієнти були моносенсібіровани Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus і / або Dermatophagoides farina або були полісенсібілізовані (за SPT), однак симптоми розвивалися тільки на домашній пил. У цій групі оцінка клінічної ефективності SLIT показала значні відмінності до лікування і через 6 місяців після його отримання. Симптом «носової обструкції» оцінювався як 2,3 ± 1,6 бала на початку терапії і зменшувалися майже в два рази (1,3 ± 1,1); Р <0,05 після 6 місяців SLIT. Потім (12 і 24 місяці) він знизився до 0,91 ± 0,9 і 0,34 ± 0,5; Р <0,01, відповідно. Висновок. Дослідження показало, що використання SLIT при атопічній астмі та/або алергічному риніті у дітей до 5 років, сенсибілізованих до домашніх пилових кліщів, є ефективним і безпечним методом лікування і дозволяє швидко (протягом перших 6 місяців SLIT) контролювати симптоми. Дані порівняльного аналізу в групі пацієнтів, які не отримували SLIT, вказують на високу частоту виникнення симптомів хвороби після закінчення базової терапії.Ключові слова: сублінгвальна алерген-специфічна імунотерапія, діти, бронхіальна астма, алергічний риніт, сенсибілізація, алергени, Діатер. ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ДЕТЕЙ ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА, СЕНСИБИЛИЗИРОВАННЫХ АЛЛЕРГЕНАМИ ДОМАШНЕЙ ПЫЛИШарикадзе Е.В.Это исследование определило эффективность сублингвальной аллерген-специфической иммунотерапии (SLIT) украинских детей моложе 5 лет с аллергическим ринитом и бронхиальной астмой, сенсибилизированных к аллергенам пылевых клещей. Методы. Проспективное исследование когорты проводилось в течение двух лет с оценкой сенсибилизации к ингаляционным аллергенам, измеренной in-vivo по размеру волдырей и количеству положительных реакций на стандартном тесте на коже (SPT). Для анализа статистики использовался пакет SPSS. Результаты. Обследованы 125 детей (средний возраст 4,11 ± 0,83 лет) с атопической астмой и/или аллергическим ринитом, которые были сенсибилизированы к домашним пылевым клещам Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus и/или Dermatophagoides farina. 47 детей получили двухлетний курс SLIT с использованием стандартизованного экстракта сублингвальных аллергенов, содержащих смесь клещей домашней пыли (Der. Pteronyssinus и Der. Farinae) в соотношении 1 (0,175 НЕР): 1 (0,175 НЕР) (Диатер, Испания). Пациенты были моносенсибированы Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus и/или Dermatophagoides farina или были полисенсибилизированы (по SPT), однако симптомы развивались только на домашнюю пыль. В этой группе оценка клинической эффективности SLIT показала значительные различия до лечения и через 6 месяцев после его получения. Симптом «носовой обструкции» оценивался как 2,3 ± -1,6 балла в начале терапии и уменьшались почти в два раза (1,3 ± -1,1); Р <0,05 после 6 месяцев SLIT. Затем (12 и 24 месяца) он снизился до 0,91 ± 0,9 и 0,34 ± 0,5; Р <0,01, соответственно. Вывод. Исследование показало, что использование SLIT при атопической астме или/или аллергическом рините детей до 5 лет, сенсибилизированных к домашним пылевым клещам, является эффективным и безопасным методом лечения и позволяет быстро (в течение первых 6 месяцев SLIT) контролировать симптомы. Данные сравнительного анализа в группе пациентов, которые не получали SLIT, указывают на высокую частоту появления симптомов болезни после окончания базовой терапии.Ключевые слова: сублингвальная аллерген-специфическая иммунотерапия, дети, бронхиальная астма, аллергический ринит, сенсибилизация, аллергены, Диатер.


2021 ◽  
pp. 194589242110270
Author(s):  
Meixu Huo ◽  
Susu Tang ◽  
Daihua Wang ◽  
Xiaoqing Liu ◽  
Qianxu Liu

Background The role of basophils in allergic rhinitis (AR) has been studied extensively; however, there are very few reports on changes in basophils after allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT). Objective To examine the changes and correlation of peripheral blood basophils and the therapeutic effect in patients with AR during allergen-SIT. Methods A total of 77 patients with AR who were allergic only to house dust mites received allergen-SIT. At 3 time points, patients underwent testing for the percentage and activation rate of basophils in peripheral blood, skin index (SI) measurement, visual analog scale (VAS) assessment, and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) evaluation. The results were compared to a control group with congenital preauricular fistula. Results (1) Before treatment, the percentage and activation rate of basophils in patients with AR were significantly higher than those in controls. There was no significant difference in the percentages and activation rates of basophils at the 3 time points. (2) The SIs, VAS, and RQLQ scores of the patients immediately after treatment and 2 years posttreatment decreased significantly compared to those before treatment; the SI, VAS, and RQLQ scores of the patients 2 years posttreatment increased significantly compared with those immediately after treatment. (3) There was no correlation between the patients’ basophil activation rate and percentage and the SI, VAS, and RQLQ scores at all time points. Conclusion The percentage and activation rate of basophils were higher in patients with AR than in controls. The values did not change significantly after allergen-SIT and showed no correlation with treatment effectiveness. Therefore, the frequency and activation rate of basophils cannot be used as criteria for assessing the effectiveness of allergen-SIT for house dust mites. Allergen-SIT is effective for the management of AR, but the effect declines after the completion of therapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-143
Author(s):  
Suri Dwi Lesmana ◽  
Harianto Harianto ◽  
Reyza Octarient

Allergy is still a health problem in Indonesia. One of the manifestations of allergies is allergic rhinitis. Many factors can trigger the recurrence of rhinitis, including exposure to house dust mites. This study aims to identify the population of house dust mites in the classrooms and student residences. This study was participated by 74 FK UNRI students with allergic rhinitis. The samples included dust collected from residences and classrooms consisting of four large classrooms, three small classrooms, four laboratories, two examination rooms, 12 skills lab rooms, and 15 tutorial rooms. Detection of dust was performed using the direct method. The results showed that no classroom (0%) was found with house dust mites. However, there were 37.8% of residences were positive. Based on the result, it can be concluded that the high population of house dust mites in the students’ residences becomes an essential factor as a chronic stressor for allergic rhinitis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Kalpaklioglu ◽  
A. Baccioglu ◽  
S. A. Yalim

Abstract Background Nasal nitric oxide (nNO), a noninvasive indicator for eosinophilic airway inflammation, has not been adequately studied in different types of rhinitis. The aim of this study was to compare nNO levels between allergic (AR) and non-allergic rhinitis (NAR). Patients were included based on their chronic nasal symptoms. Total nasal symptoms score (TNSS) were evaluated. nNO was measured transnasally with a flow of 5 ml/s from the nostril with an NO analyzer (NIOX MINO; Aerocrine, Sweden). Results were evaluated as parts per billion (ppb). Results Four hundred forty-three patients (277 F/166 M)—337 with AR (76%) and 106 with NAR (24%)—were assessed. Patients with AR had significantly higher TNSS, more severe disease, and longer duration of disease compared to NAR group. Allergic rhinitis had significantly higher nNO levels than NAR (370 ppb vs 290 ppb) (p = 0.001). Likewise, significant differences were observed in female gender, in patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and those without sinusitis between the two groups. When nNO were further evaluated in comorbid asthma, patients with AR w/o asthma had the highest TNSS and had significantly higher nNO level (p < 0.001). NAR+A group, with the longest duration of rhinitis, was significantly older and had the lowest nNO level (p < 0.001). Conclusions This study showed that nNO levels were significantly higher in AR patients than NAR. Although there is no recommended standard threshold for nNO, this study confirmed the utility of nNO in differentiating AR and NAR in addition to its known fast and non-invasive advantages.


2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-459.e5
Author(s):  
Pasquale Ambrosino ◽  
Paolo Parrella ◽  
Roberto Formisano ◽  
Antimo Papa ◽  
Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato ◽  
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Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Ioana Adriana Muntean ◽  
Ioana Corina Bocsan ◽  
Stefan Vesa ◽  
Nicolae Miron ◽  
Irena Nedelea ◽  
...  

Background and Objectives: The evolution of allergic rhinitis to asthma is a part of “atopic march”. The aim of this study was to analyze possible predictive markers for asthma occurrence in patients with allergic rhinitis to house dust mites (HDM). Materials and Methods: Fifty-eight patients with persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) were included. The clinical, biological evaluation and fractionated exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurement were performed at enrolment. The patients were clinically evaluated after one year to determine asthma occurrence. Results: The severity of rhinitis symptoms, levels of total immunoglobulin E (IgE), ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin and IL-6, but not IL-8 and TNF-α were higher in patients with allergic rhinitis who developed asthma compared to non-asthmatics, but the differences were not significant to considered them as predictive factors for asthma occurrence. The risk of asthma was independently influenced by patients aged over 30 years ((OR-3.74; CI95% 0.86–16.31; p = 0.07), a duration of allergic rhinitis over 12 months ((OR-4.20; CI95% 0.88–20; p = 0.07) and a basal FeNO over 28 parts per billion (pbb) ((OR-18.68; CI95% 3.79–92.05; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Clinical and biological parameters may predict asthma occurrence in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis to HDM. Adult patients with a longer duration of rhinitis symptoms and a high level of FeNO have a greater risk to develop asthma.


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