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Title: | A systematic review and economic evaluation of subcutaneous and sublingual allergen immunotherapy in adults and children with seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Authors: | Meadows, A Kaambwa, B Novielli, N Huissoon, A Fry-Smith, A Meads, C Barton, P Dretzke, J |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
Publisher: | NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme |
Citation: | Health Technology Assessment, 17(27), 2013 |
Abstract: | Severe allergic rhinitis uncontrolled by conventional medication can substantially affect quality of life. Immunotherapy involves administering increasing doses of a specific allergen, with the aim of reducing sensitivity and symptomatic reactions. Recent meta-analyses have concluded that both subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) are more effective than placebo in reducing symptoms. It is uncertain which route of administration is more effective and whether or not treatment is cost-effective. |
Description: | © Queen’s Printer and Controller of HMSO 2013 |
URI: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23827204 http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/7708 |
DOI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hta17270 |
ISSN: | 1366-5278 |
Appears in Collections: | Biological Sciences Health Economics Research Group (HERG) Dept of Life Sciences Research Papers |
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