Analysis of the compliance and effectiveness of the allergen specific immunotherapy in patients with allergic rhinitis
10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.07.009
- Author:
Yong Cai WENG
1
;
Dongsheng GU
1
;
Dongqian ZENG
1
;
Li ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Zhejiang Corps Hospital, Jiaxing, 314000, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
rhinitis, allergic;
immunotherapy;
compliance;
efficacy
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2016;30(7):542-545
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness and compliance of the 2 year specific immunotherapy in patients with allergic rhinitis. Method:Two hundred and sixty-two patients of allergic rhinitis were treated with SLIT for 2 years. The symptom questionnaire about effectiveness and compliance were obtained 2 years after SLIT. The patient satisfaction was also investigated. Result:Sixty patients had complete compliance and 202 patients had poor compliance. Of the 142 children, 40 (28%) cases had complete compliance, and of the 118 adult patients, 20 cases (17%) had complete compliance. There was obvious difference between the two (P<0.05). Comparing of before and after treatment, total medication score, total nasal symptom score and every symptom score decreased obviously (P<0.05). Two years after treatment, the total effective rate was 63%,there was significant difference between the children group and the adult group (P<0.05). Conclusion:There are a lot of factors affecting the treatment compliance of sublingual immunotherapy, such as patients, family, health care workers and social support, etc. In the course of treatment, a series of strategies can be adopted to improve the treatment compliance. SLIT is an effective method for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and the treatment effect of children is better.
