Efficacy of subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy with grass allergens for seasonal allergic rhinitis: A meta-analysis–based comparison
D Di Bona, A Plaia, MS Leto-Barone, S La Piana… - Journal of allergy and …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Subcutaneous (SCIT) and sublingual (SLIT) immunotherapy are the 2 most
prescribed routes for administering allergen-specific immunotherapy. They were shown to
be effective in control of symptoms and in reducing rescue medication use in patients with
allergic diseases, but their effectiveness has to be balanced against side effects. In recent
years, SLIT has been increasingly prescribed, instead of SCIT, because of improved safety
and easy administration. OBJECTIVE: We assessed which route is the most effective in the …
prescribed routes for administering allergen-specific immunotherapy. They were shown to
be effective in control of symptoms and in reducing rescue medication use in patients with
allergic diseases, but their effectiveness has to be balanced against side effects. In recent
years, SLIT has been increasingly prescribed, instead of SCIT, because of improved safety
and easy administration. OBJECTIVE: We assessed which route is the most effective in the …