Grass pollen immunotherapy for seasonal rhinitis and asthma: a randomized, controlled trial
SM Walker, GB Pajno, MT Lima, DR Wilson… - Journal of allergy and …, 2001 - Elsevier
Background: Grass pollen immunotherapy significantly reduces hay fever symptoms and
medication requirements. Effects on seasonal asthma are less clear, and concerns over
safety persist. Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the effects of grass pollen
immunotherapy on symptoms, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and quality of life in
seasonal rhinitis and asthma. Methods: Forty-four patients with severe summer hay fever (of
whom 36 reported seasonal chest symptoms and 28 had seasonal bronchial …
medication requirements. Effects on seasonal asthma are less clear, and concerns over
safety persist. Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the effects of grass pollen
immunotherapy on symptoms, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and quality of life in
seasonal rhinitis and asthma. Methods: Forty-four patients with severe summer hay fever (of
whom 36 reported seasonal chest symptoms and 28 had seasonal bronchial …