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http://dx.doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2008.51.8.868

Safety and efficacy of the ultra-rush immunotherapy with extracts of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in children  

Hyun, Sei Eun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Kim, Hyoung Yun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Kwak, Ji Hee (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Shin, Youn Ho (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Seo, Ji Yeong (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
Han, Man Yong (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University)
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Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics / v.51, no.8, 2008 , pp. 868-873 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : Immunotherapy is accepted as the only treatment of allergic disease that can modify the natural course of the disease and ameliorate symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultra-rush therapy using Dermatophagoides extracts in children. Methods : Of children older than four years who had visited Bundang CHA Pediatric Allergy Clinic, those showing positive reactions only to Dermatophagoides in the skin prick test and to the nasal provocation test were included. In all, 11 and 12 patients respectively preferred conventional and ultra-rush immunotherapy. We elevated allergen concentrations diluted to 1,000:1 of the end strength by 2-3 times with 30-minute intervals and checked oxygen saturation, pulse rate, blood pressure, and systemic reactions every 15 minutes. Immunotherapy effectiveness was valued by changes in nasal provocation test scores before and after immunotherapy. Results : The average ages of patients in the conventional and ultra-rush immunotherapy groups were $8.3{\pm}2.3$ and $9.2{\pm}2.8years$, respectively. Systemic reactions were observed in six in the ultra-rush group (50%) without anaphylaxis and one (9%) in the conventional group. The average scores in the nasal provocation test before and after treatment in the conventional group were $8.2{\pm}1.5$ and $4.6{\pm}2.1$, respectively (P=0.043). In the ultra-rush immunotherapy group, the scores changed from $6.2{\pm}2.2$ to $3.7{\pm}2.5$ (P=0.017). Conclusion : Ultra-rush immunotherapy using Dermatophagoides in children is effective for treating allergic disease but can induce systemic effects rather than conventional immunotherapy.
Keywords
Ultra-rush; Immunotherapy; Children; Rhinitis allergic perennial; Safety; Effectiveness; Dermatophagoides;
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