[New therapeutic strategies in allergic rhinitis]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2016 Feb;51(2):150-5. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-0860.2016.02.022.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a nasal inflammatory, IgE-mediated disease that occurs when some individuals inhales something he or she is allergic to, such as pollen or animal dander. It is also a refractory disease with high prevalence in the field of rhinology. The treatment of AR is really a difficult and challenging task because of the high prevalence, economic burden and the interference to the quality of life. At present, nasal corticosteroid and antihistamines were the mainly therapies, however, there is up to 40% patients not satisfactory to these therapies. So exploring new therapy or target is necessary. This article will review the results of previous studies focused on the new therapies of AR.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Allergens
  • Histamine Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Prevalence
  • Quality of Life
  • Rhinitis, Allergic / therapy*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Allergens
  • Histamine Antagonists