[Asthma due to Dermatophagoides in children. Peroral desensitization]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1992 Sep-Oct;14(5):523-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

At present current knowledges on OIT are controversial. We studied the effectiveness and the possible immunological mechanisms of this therapy. We followed a group of 56 children affected by allergic asthma due to Dermatophagoides during their treatment with OIT. Many clinical parameters were investigated and also immunoallergological and spirometric values in a subgroup. We observed a particularly satisfying clinical and respiratory improvement, while immunoallergological parameters did not suffer significant changes.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Animals
  • Asthma / etiology*
  • Asthma / immunology
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Asthma / therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chronic Disease
  • Desensitization, Immunologic / methods*
  • Desensitization, Immunologic / statistics & numerical data
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mites / immunology*
  • Respiration

Substances

  • Allergens