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Effect of Immunotherapy on the Quality of Life in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Sensitive to House Dust Mite

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Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) has serious effects on the quality of life (QoL) of patients. It leads to impairments in daily activities, work and school performance, and practical problems. Objectives: To assessed the effects of HDM immunotherapy on the QoL in patients with AR. Methodology: The QoL was assessed in 120 AR patients sensitive to HDM using Rhinoconjuntivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ). Patients received HDM-specific immunotherapy for 6 months after which the QoL was assessed again. Results: showed that rhinorrhea was the most common symptom (92.5%) while nasal itching was the least (55.8 %). After immunotherapy, a significant number of patients showed improvement of nasal obstruction and rhinorrhea. A significant improvement in the RQLQ score was also observed regarding activity limitation, sleep problems, nose symptoms, eye symptoms, practical problems and emotional function (p < 0.5). Conclusion: HDM immunotherapy improves the QoL in AR patients sensitive to HDM allergens.

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10.21608/ejmm.2019.282669

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Allergic Rhinitis, House dust mite, quality of life, Immunotherapy

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Mohamed

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Badr El-Din

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Department of Otolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Suez Canal University, Egypt

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Mohamed

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El-Tabakh

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T.

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Department of Otolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Suez Canal University, Egypt

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Ibrahim

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Ibrahim

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H.

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Department of Radiology - Faculty of Medicine - Suez Canal University, Egypt

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Mahmoud

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Hassan

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M.M.

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Department of Otolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Suez Canal University, Egypt

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Waheed

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Hessam

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F.

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Department of Microbiology and Medical Immunology - Faculty of Medicine - Suez Canal University, Egypt

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w_hessam@hotmail.com

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28

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2

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39228

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2019-04-01

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2023-01-28

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2019-04-01

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45

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49

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1110-2179

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2537-0979

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New and original researches in the field of Microbiology.

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Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology

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Effect of Immunotherapy on the Quality of Life in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Sensitive to House Dust Mite

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28 Dec 2024